ASUS showcased its next-gen gaming devices at this year's Computex, and fortunately, we managed to experience them live on the showfloor.
ASUS's Upcoming Gaming Laptops & Pre-Built PCs Are Infused With High-End Performance, Credits To Newer CPU/GPU Architectures
It's always a delight to see ASUS coming up with new products for the gaming market, particularly the laptops and pre-built systems, given that the manufacturer is one of the most widely adopted amongst consumers, so many of us expect what to see from them. At this year's Computex, the firm managed to elevate the performance of its upcoming products through the integration of newer architectures from Intel/AMD for CPU, while NVIDIA's RTX 50 "Blackwell" for the GPU. In particular, the ROG and TUF gaming lineups have seen the widest improvements.
Starting with gaming laptops, ASUS revealed that the next-gen ROG Zephyrus, ROG Strix, and TUF lineups will see a major improvement, thanks to the integration of NVIDIA's RTX 50 laptop GPUs, notably the RTX 5060 variant. On the showfloor, ASUS showed the new and advanced TUF A14 gaming laptop, and we took a sneak peek at the specifications. The upcoming TUF A14 is set to feature AMD's "Strix Point" Ryzen AI 7 350, coming in with an 8C/16T configuration, and is regarded as a great APU for a mid-to-high tier device like the TUF A14.
For the onboard mobile GPU, you are looking at NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU, which is capable enough for modern-day 1080p/2K titles. In terms of other features, the TUF A14 has a 14-inch 2.5K display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time, making it suitable enough for gaming and productivity workloads. ASUS claims that they have also managed to integrate a keyboard-based airflow system, leading to a 13% drop in temperatures and a total thermal capacity of 120W. You also get a USB 4.0 connection and Type-C (100W PD) as well, making the A14 one of the well-balanced options out there.
ASUS also managed to make strides in the desktop PC segment, particularly with their TUF Gaming T500 PC. It features Intel's Core i7-13620H along with NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU, which are medium-end specifications and are said to target the more mainstream market segment. The desktop supports up to 64 GB DDR5-5200 memory, with PCIe Gen4 drivers, making it suitable for modern-day workloads. This particular build's standout feature is how its chassis is designed, which is said to be "anime-inspired," especially with the lighting running around and build cut-outs.
There's no ASUS without having a product with top-end specifications, and the company didn't forget its premium consumers at all. In the ROG lineup, the firm showcased its GM700 lineup of pre-built systems, which is said to feature up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 or AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT. The AMD-dominant option, the GM700, will come with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D along with the flagship RDNA 4 option, which makes this particular SKU most suited for extreme workloads, although with that, you'll have to pay a premium price.
ASUS has never disappointed us with its generational upgrades, and this time, the firm has focused more on GPU capabilities, particularly with the laptops. We are currently unaware of the specifics regarding pricing/release date, but if we get more information, we'll update the article soon.
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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