ASUS ROG G700 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black

A 24-core CPU and 4TB SSD strapped to a mid-range GPU. Buy it for the processor, not the pixels.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is the star here. 24 cores, 3.7GHz base, boost up to 5.7GHz, and a 13 TOPS NPU for AI tasks. In our database, this CPU lands in the 98th percentile, which means it crushes almost everything else on the market. The 4TB NVMe SSD is also top-tier, sitting in the 98th percentile for storage. The RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB of GDDR7 is solid, but at the 83rd percentile it's clearly the bottleneck. You'll get great 1440p gaming and decent ray tracing with DLSS 4, but don't expect to max out 4K on demanding titles. The 32GB of DDR5 at 5600MHz is strong, though not class-leading.

The Lenovo Legion 90YA003GUS and HP OMEN GT16-0364 are the most direct gaming competitors, and both typically pair stronger GPUs with their CPUs. The Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra is a different beast entirely, aimed at creators who want Apple silicon and don't care about gaming. The Dell Aurora ACT1250 and MSI Aegis ZS2 are closer in spirit to the G700, but again, the GPU choice here is the differentiator. If you want balanced gaming performance, the Legion or OMEN are safer bets. If you want a CPU and storage monster that happens to game, the G700 is your pick.

At $2,889 USD, this is a tough sell unless you specifically need that Core Ultra 9 and 4TB of storage. The RTX 5060 Ti is a mid-range GPU, and you're paying a premium for the CPU and drive. If you're a gamer first, you can get a better GPU for less money elsewhere. If you're a creator or developer who needs raw CPU power and tons of fast storage, the value starts to make sense.

The ASUS ROG G700 is a weirdly compelling mix of overkill and compromise. You get a monster Intel Core Ultra 9 285K with 24 cores and a 4TB NVMe drive that sits near the top of our database, but then ASUS pairs it with an RTX 5060 Ti. That's like putting a V8 in a car with economy tires. For CPU-heavy work and storage hoarders, this thing is a beast. For pure gaming, the GPU holds it back more than the price tag suggests.

If you're a gamer who wants the best frame rates for your dollar, this isn't it. The RTX 5060 Ti will leave you wanting more at higher resolutions. Go grab a Lenovo Legion or HP OMEN with a stronger GPU instead. Same goes if you care about long-term reliability, the G700's track record is thin and the scores aren't reassuring.

The ASUS ROG G700 is a niche machine. It's for people who need a workstation-class CPU and massive storage but are okay with a mid-range GPU. For pure gaming, skip it and get something with a better graphics card. For mixed workloads where the CPU and drive matter more than frame rates, this is a compelling, if oddly balanced, option.