ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA402 (2023) review – vapor chamber cooling combined with metal build and high performance


Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests

CPU options

You can find this machine with AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS or Ryzen 9 7940HS.

GPU options

GPU-wise, you can choose between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 95W), GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop, 120W), GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 125W), GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 125W), GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 125W), and GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 125W).

Gaming tests

The TGP GeForce RTX 4050 inside of our laptop is described as 125W in the NVIDIA Control Panel, while ASUS stated a 120W value (95W + 25W Dynamic Boost).


Assassin’s Creed ValhallaFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
Average FPS137 fps122 fps102 fps86 fps

Borderlands 3Full HD, V.Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Badass (Check settings)
Average FPS117 fps106 fps86 fps71 fps

Far Cry 6Full HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
Average FPS98 fps82 fps77 fps

Gears 5Full HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
Average FPS154 fps122 fps114 fps103 fps

The GeForce RTX 4050 can deliver high FPS results on Max details in the tested titles. Since the laptop has a MUX switch, you can turn it on in order to enjoy the full power of the GPU. You can activate this feature by selecting the “Ultimate” GPU mode in the Armoury Crate app.


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notme
notme
2 months ago

you are lieing. 10 hours battery life watching videos

Severin Kolakov
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1 month ago
Reply to  notme

We do the battery test at 120 nits brightness (rather low) and only VLC running, so if you are using the laptop with other programs and at higher brightness, you should expect less battery life.