ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
63.4Performance30.7
55.5Display26.5
86.7Battery33.3
24.5Portability76.6
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+53) and performance (+33). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 33
- 533% higher charging: 380 W vs 60 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 25
- 51% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 40% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012Top 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535Top 23% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+80% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+533% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.3 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 18.5 mm+40% |
| Material | Plastic | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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