ASUS ROG G16CH Extreme

The ROG G16CH Extreme pairs a strong CPU and 128GB of RAM with a mid-range RTX 4060 Ti, and the result is a confusing, overpriced package. Gaming performance lands near the bottom of our database at 1.1 out of 100. Unless you need massive RAM for workstation tasks, skip it.

The CPU is the star here. The Core Ultra 7 265K with turbo boost up to 5.60GHz is a legit performer for productivity and heavy multitasking. And 128GB of DDR5 RAM means you can run every Chrome tab ever opened and still have headroom. But the GPU holds everything back. The RTX 4060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM is fine for 1080p gaming, but it's nowhere near what you'd expect in a machine with this much RAM and this price tag. Our benchmarks put the GPU in the 8th percentile and gaming overall at 1.1 out of 100. That's rough. Storage is also a weak spot at the 2nd percentile, despite the 4TB SSD sounding generous on paper.

Stacked against the competition, this thing struggles. The Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra crushes it for creative work and efficiency, though it's a different ecosystem entirely. The Lenovo Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 and HP OMEN TPC-W062-MT both offer better gaming performance for less money, even if they don't match the RAM capacity. The Dell ECT1250 and CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM are also in the mix, and most of them beat the ROG on GPU performance. The G16CH Extreme wins on RAM quantity, but that's about the only category where it leads.

This is where things get painful. UK listings range from GBP 4,145 to GBP 4,867, a spread of GBP 722 depending on the vendor. Even at the low end, you're paying a premium for that 128GB of RAM and the ROG branding. For that kind of money, you could build a system with a much stronger GPU and still have cash left over. The cheapest listing is the only one worth considering, and even then, it's a tough sell. If you need this exact RAM capacity for workstation tasks, maybe. For gaming, absolutely not.

The ASUS ROG G16CH Extreme is a weird one. It packs a serious Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and a frankly absurd 128GB of DDR5 RAM, but then pairs it with an RTX 4060 Ti. That's like putting racing tires on a minivan. The spec sheet screams workstation, but the GPU says mid-range gaming. Our database puts this thing near the bottom for gaming performance, which is a strange look for a Republic of Gamers machine.

Port selection is also a head-scratcher. Four USB 2.0 ports on the rear in 2025? That's a choice. The chassis has some nice touches like the mesh front panel and a headset holder, but the overall package feels mismatched. It's heavy too, nearly 15kg, so don't plan on moving it around much.

Gamers should absolutely skip this. The RTX 4060 Ti is a mid-range card, and you can get far better gaming performance for half the price. If you want a machine that can push high frame rates at 1440p or 4K, look elsewhere. Also skip it if you need portability, because at nearly 15kg, this thing is a permanent resident of your desk.

This machine is for a very specific buyer. If you're running virtual machines, heavy data analysis, or memory-hungry creative workloads and you don't care about gaming, the 128GB of RAM and Core Ultra 7 265K make sense. But if you're buying this for gaming, you're making a mistake. The RTX 4060 Ti just can't keep up with the price tag. It's a workstation wearing a gaming costume, and the costume doesn't fit.