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| The RTX 5060, Ryzen 9-equipped ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is now available with a $600 discount on Walmart. |
Gaming laptop deals come and go, but every once in a while, a discount pops up that makes you do a double-take. That's exactly what's happening right now at Walmart, where the ASUS ROG Strix G16 with AMD's beastly 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX processor has been slashed by a whopping $600 — bringing it down to just **$1,399**.
That's a serious price cut on a machine that packs one of the most powerful mobile CPUs you can get your hands on in 2026.
What You're Getting for $1,399
Let's break down the specs because this configuration is genuinely interesting. ASUS has paired AMD's Ryzen 9 9955HX — a 16-core, 32-thread monster built on Zen 5 architecture — with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (16C/32T, up to 5.4GHz) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (8GB GDDR7, 115W TGP) |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-5600 (1x stick, 2x SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD (dual M.2 slots) |
| Display | 16" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS, 165Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB |
| Price | **$1,399** (was $1,999) |
The display is a 16-inch WUXGA panel running at 165Hz with a 3ms response time. It covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut, which means it's perfectly fine for gaming and everyday content consumption, though creative professionals working in Adobe RGB or DCI-P3 spaces might want to look elsewhere.
The CPU Is the Real Star Here
If you're wondering why this laptop stands out, look no further than that Ryzen 9 9955HX. According to UltrabookReview's detailed testing, this chip is an absolute benchmark champion. It consists entirely of full-fat Zen 5 cores — no efficiency-core hybrid nonsense here — and it comfortably trades blows with Intel's Core Ultra 9 285HX while often running cooler and quieter.
In Cinebench R23 multi-core testing, the 9955HX pulls scores north of 38,000 points when given proper power headroom. Even in Silent mode, it manages around 28,000 points — roughly 80% of its maximum performance — while keeping fan noise under 35 dBA. That's impressive stuff.
For anyone who does heavy CPU work — video editing, code compilation, 3D rendering, or running virtual machines — this laptop delivers desktop-class multi-threaded performance in a portable chassis.
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| The 16-inch Asus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop features a keyboard without an numpad. A virtual numpad is present courtesy of the touchpad. |
Here's where things get a bit more nuanced. The RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM is a capable 1080p gaming chip, but it's clearly the weaker link compared to that monster CPU. The 115W TGP means it'll handle most modern titles at high settings without breaking a sweat at 1920x1200, but that 8GB VRAM buffer could become a limitation as games get more demanding over the next couple of years.
That said, for esports titles, competitive shooters, and even AAA games at reasonable settings, the RTX 5060 is more than adequate. DLSS 4 support with Multi Frame Generation helps considerably in supported titles, and the laptop includes a MUX switch for those who want maximum frame rates without Optimus overhead.
Build Quality and Upgradeability
The G16 uses ASUS's G614 chassis, which has been refined over the past couple of generations. It's a well-built machine that weighs in at around 2.35kg (5.2 lbs) — lighter than the newer Intel-based Strix G16 G615, which tips the scales at 2.8kg.
One of the nice things about this chassis is upgradeability. You get two SODIMM slots (only one populated from the factory) and two M.2 SSD slots, so you can easily bump the RAM to 32GB or 64GB and add additional storage down the line. If you want to maximize performance, grabbing a second 16GB DDR5-5600 stick is a worthwhile investment.
The I/O selection covers the essentials:
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet
- 2x USB 4.0 Type-C (one with Power Delivery)
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 3.5mm audio jack
Should You Buy It?
At $1,399, this is a genuinely compelling package — but it's important to understand who it's for. This configuration makes the most sense for someone who needs serious CPU horsepower for productivity tasks but still wants capable gaming performance on the side. The Ryzen 9 9955HX is overkill for gaming alone, but if you're rendering video, compiling code, or running CPU-intensive workloads, that 16-core chip earns its keep.
If gaming is your primary focus and you don't need all those CPU cores, you might be better served by a configuration with a stronger GPU. But for the price? Finding a 16-core Ryzen 9 laptop with an RTX 5060 for under $1,400 is genuinely rare.
You can grab this deal directly from Walmart right here. If you're looking to upgrade the RAM or add extra storage, Amazon has plenty of options for DDR5 SODIMMs and NVMe drives.
Heads up: Deal pricing at Walmart can change at any time, and stock on specific configurations tends to move quickly during sales like this. If you've been on the fence about pulling the trigger, this is probably as good as it gets for a while.
Disclaimer: Prices and availability are accurate as of the time of writing but may change. We may earn a commission from links in this article.
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| The ASUS Strix G16 gaming laptop is quite heavy, coming in at 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs. |
