StrixG18 AMD (2025) — AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU

LAUNCH

Released

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GAMING PERFORMANCE

PS5 (2024) = 100

Gaming Performance Index (GPI)

EstimatedGPU reference71–102

Estimate & test conditions

PS5 reference: 2024 = 100 · Input years: 2025, 2026 · Three-anchor Time Spy proxy v0.1 · Estimated · Extrapolated · Observed GPU samples; target performance may differ. The observed span is not a target performance bound. · Chassis, cooling, CPU, driver and MUX can differ; no linearTGP adjustment. · Published ceiling and configured mode limit are not measured Time Spy power. · Target power is unknown or absent from matched samples; the observed span is not a bound for this target.

MSI Cyborg 15 B2RWEKG: 71 · CPU: Intel Core 7 240H · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU · Mode: MSI Center Smart Auto · Observed dedicated VRAM: 8 GB · Declared GPU limit: 45 W · System RAM: 16 GB · Memory: 2x8GB DDR5-5600 · GPU power in another workload: 40 W · Driver: ForceWare 591.74 · Display path: Optimus · Other workload: Smart Auto Cyberpunk2077; ExtremePerformance approximately45W. Neither is a TimeSpy power measurement. · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2026-02-03

HP Victus 15-fa2160ng: 92 · CPU: Intel Core i5-13420H · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU · Mode: Omen Gaming Hub Performance · Observed dedicated VRAM: 8 GB · Declared GPU limit: 80 W · System RAM: 24 GB · Memory: 24GB DDR5-5600, one of two SO-DIMM slots occupied · GPU power in another workload: 80 W · Driver: ForceWare 581.57 · Display path: Optimus · Other workload: Cyberpunk2077 Performance profile; not a TimeSpy power measurement. · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-10-27

Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52-50S2: 87 · CPU: Intel Core i5-13420H · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU · Mode: NitroSense Leistung (Performance) · Observed dedicated VRAM: 8 GB · Declared GPU limit: 75 W · System RAM: 16 GB · Memory: 2x8GB DDR4-3200 · Driver: ForceWare 591.74 · Display path: Optimus · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2026-02-04

ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX608JHI-TU203W: 102 · CPU: Intel Core i5-14450HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU · Observed dedicated VRAM: 8 GB · System RAM: 16 GB · Memory: One 16GB DDR5-5600 module · Device GPU ceiling: 115 W · Power source: Unknown · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2026-10-04 · Article prose transposes CPU and Graphics labels; use verified original screenshot, retain the conflict. · September 2026 Forza Horizon 6 driver issue is game-specific; screenshot Time Spy result shows a green check. · Time Spy power profile: Unknown · Tested driver: Unknown

Sample relationship: Same GPU and VRAM; observed power conditions differ

gpu sample power · MSI Cyborg 15 B2RWEKG · Run power uncertainty: Run power state is unknown; AC is not established.

gpu sample · MSI Cyborg 15 B2RWEKG · Technical qualification: The named device's numeric observation is not a GPU average, a comparison-device import or measured whole-laptop GPI.

gpu sample · MSI Cyborg 15 B2RWEKG · Technical qualification: No invalidity warning was observed for the named device's Graphics result; independent benchmark certification is unavailable.

gpu sample power · HP Victus 15-fa2160ng · Run power uncertainty: Run power state is unknown; AC is not established.

gpu sample · HP Victus 15-fa2160ng · Technical qualification: The named device's numeric observation is not a GPU average, a comparison-device import or measured whole-laptop GPI.

gpu sample · HP Victus 15-fa2160ng · Technical qualification: No invalidity warning was observed for the named device's Graphics result; independent benchmark certification is unavailable.

gpu sample power · Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52-50S2 · Run power uncertainty: Run power state is unknown; AC is not established.

gpu sample · Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52-50S2 · Technical qualification: The named device's numeric observation is not a GPU average, a comparison-device import or measured whole-laptop GPI.

gpu sample · Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52-50S2 · Technical qualification: No invalidity warning was observed for the named device's Graphics result; independent benchmark certification is unavailable.

GPU reference · Observed sample span · Estimated · Extrapolated

100 is a PS5 (2024) reference, not a maximum. Relative displayed values are not game FPS ratios or a winner.

Estimated

GRAPHICS BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

3DMark Time Spy

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3DMark Time Spy · GPU references

Additional chip references

Conditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU7,166–10,214Chip reference

Test conditions & details

Test: 3DMark Time Spy

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

CPU BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

Geekbench 6 Single

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Geekbench 6 Single · CPU references

Additional chip references

Conditions unconfirmedAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX with Radeon Graphics2,558Chip reference

Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Single

Score unit: points

Version: 6.7.1

Recorded test: CPU single-core

Power mode: Turbo

OS: Unknown

Build: Unknown

Statistic: Single run

Sample count: 1

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

Geekbench 6 Multi

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Geekbench 6 Multi · CPU references

Additional chip references

Conditions unconfirmedAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX with Radeon Graphics10,740Chip reference

Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Multi

Score unit: points

Version: 6.7.1

Recorded test: CPU multi-core

Power mode: Turbo

OS: Unknown

Build: Unknown

Statistic: Single run

Sample count: 1

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

OTHER BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

PCMark

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SCREEN SIZE

SCREEN SIZE

18"Aspect ratio unknown; screen outline unavailable.

Size

18"

PLATFORM & HARDWARE

Some scores are chip references.

OS

Windows 11 Home

CPU

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU

GPU FP32 TFLOPS

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MEMORY & STORAGE

Some scores are chip references.

Dedicated VRAM

8 GB

Memory

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Storage

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SCREEN QUALITY

Panel

IPS-level LCD

Resolution

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Refresh Rate

144 Hz

Brightness

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Dual-mode Display

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POWER & BATTERY

Battery capacity

90 Wh

BODY & DIMENSIONS

CHASSIS SIDE · LENGTH × THICKNESS

399 × 30.8 mm

CHASSIS TOP · LENGTH × WIDTH

399 × 294 mm

Dimensions

399 × 294 × 30.8 mm

Weight

3 kg

CONNECTIVITY & EXPANSION

Ports

1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps) 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps) 1x RJ45 LAN port

Wireless

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OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Brand

ASUS

Model

G814PH-ES94