ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
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46.6Performance30.7
55.5Display26.5
86.7Battery33.3
62.8Portability76.6
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+53) and display (+29). 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 33
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 63
- 30% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.85 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,000
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588Top 48% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+80% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W+233% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.3 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+11% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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