Asus introduces the RTX 5060 to its gaming laptop series, enhancing the cooling system in the TUF A14 model.
Asus has announced an updated range of gaming laptops, featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU. These laptops offer a balance of strong gaming performance, power efficiency, and modern features suitable for 1080p and QHD gaming.
Key Features and Specifications
The RTX 5060 Mobile GPU, based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, boasts 3328 CUDA cores, 104 tensor cores, 26 ray tracing cores, and 8 GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 128-bit bus. It supports PCIe 5.0, DisplayPort 2.1a, DirectX 12 Ultimate, DLSS 4, and Reflex 2 technologies. The GPU's Total Graphics Power (TGP) ranges from 75W to 115W in Asus gaming laptops, providing good efficiency and thermal management.
Asus has paired these powerful GPUs with high-performance CPUs, such as the Intel Core i7-14650HX or AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, offering 16-core, high clock speeds up to 5.4 GHz, and 16-32 thread counts. The laptops also feature displays with resolutions ranging from Full HD to WUXGA, often with high refresh rates (up to 165Hz) and fast response times (~3ms), enhancing gaming smoothness and responsiveness.
Most models come equipped with 16 GB DDR5 RAM for multitasking and 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs, providing fast storage performance and quick load times. Other features include backlit keyboards, numeric keypads, webcams, VR readiness, and solid thermal designs for sustained performance during long sessions. Some models support upgradeable RAM configurations and are good for development or light 3D modeling workflows, though not targeted at professional rendering or heavy AI training.
Notable Models
- The ROG Strix G16 will offer configurations with up to an Intel Core i7-14650HX or AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX.
- The Zephyrus model has a limited TGP that goes up to 110W, and Asus will sell a Zephyrus model with the RTX 5060, a last-gen AMD Ryzen AI 9 270, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage for $1,799.99 at Best Buy.
- The TUF Gaming F16 laptop, targeted at budget-conscious consumers, will feature the Nvidia RTX 5060 and use a 1920 x 1080, 165 Hz display. It will start at $1,539.99 at Best Buy in early June.
- Asus is keeping around the existing Zephyrus model with a Ryzen 9 8945HS and RTX 5060 for $1,599.99.
- The A18 model, powered by a last-gen AMD Ryzen 7 260, will be available at Costco for $1,599.99 and is expected to ship in August.
The ROG Bulwark Dock
Asus has also introduced the ROG Bulwark dock, designed for the ROG Ally gaming handheld, though it could potentially work with other devices. The dock features an adjustable stand, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports. However, pricing and release date information for the ROG Bulwark dock were not immediately available.
In summary, Asus' 2025 gaming laptops with RTX 5060 GPUs deliver solid mid-to-high-tier gaming performance optimized around 1080p and 1440p resolutions, combined with powerful CPUs, fast memory, and modern feature sets suitable for gamers and content creators at a competitive price point.
- The new Asus gaming laptops, equipped with the NVIDIA RTX 5060 GPU and high-performance CPUs, are not only suitable for 1080p and QHD gaming, but they also incorporate a variety of advanced technologies, such as the 3328 CUDA cores, 104 tensor cores, and 26 ray tracing cores, that enhance the gaming experience.
- These Asus gaming laptops, paired with gadgets like the ROG Bulwark Dock, showcase the latest technology innovations, transforming them into versatile devices that cater not only to gamers but also to content creators and multitaskers seeking fast memory, modern feature sets, and powerful performance.
