At the helm is the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13650HX, a high-performance mobile processor from Intel's enthusiast-grade HX family. Featuring 14 cores (6 performance cores + 8 efficiency cores) and 24MB of L3 cache, it balances intense single-threaded performance with impressive multi-threaded capabilities. With a base clock of 2.6 GHz and boost speeds up to 4.9 GHz, this chip can handle everything from AAA gaming and video editing to code compilation and 3D rendering without breaking a sweat.
But what makes this machine a true powerhouse is its discrete GPU — the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture, the RTX 4050 supports real-time ray tracing, DLSS 3, and AI-powered upscaling, enabling you to play modern games at high settings or render complex scenes with surprising speed. Thanks to ROG Boost, the GPU can reach up to 2420 MHz at 140W (with 25W Dynamic Boost), giving it desktop-class performance. The inclusion of a MUX switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus allows you to bypass the integrated GPU when plugged in, significantly boosting frame rates by reducing latency and power gating.
The visuals are delivered through a 16-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) display, offering a 16:10 aspect ratio that adds more vertical screen space — excellent for productivity and immersive gaming. The 165Hz refresh rate ensures ultra-smooth gameplay, especially in competitive titles, while the 7ms response time keeps ghosting and blur to a minimum. Though its 250 nits brightness is moderate, the high refresh and sharp resolution make this a fast and capable display for gamers and creators alike.
Memory-wise, it packs 16GB of DDR5-4800 RAM (2×8GB in dual-channel), with support for expansion up to 32GB via two accessible SO-DIMM slots. This gives users flexibility to upgrade in the future based on workload demands. Storage is equally generous: a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides ample space and ultra-fast speeds, and the presence of two PCIe slots allows for future expansion — a rare but valuable feature in today's increasingly soldered laptop landscape.
Running on Windows 11 Home, this laptop is ready to harness the latest DirectX 12 Ultimate graphics features, gaming optimizations, and productivity enhancements. The 1-year standard warranty ensures protection against early hardware issues.
