Key Takeaways
1. Asus has launched the TUF Gaming A14 featuring Ryzen AI 7 350 Krackan Point APU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU.
2. The TUF Gaming A14 claims to be the “first AI gaming laptop” with 80 TOPS from CPU and NPU AI performance and 572 TOPS from the GPU.
3. It includes a 14-inch 2.5K 165 Hz display, 3 ms response time, and supports Nvidia G-Sync.
4. The laptop is portable, weighing 1.46 kg and measuring 1.69 cm thick, while meeting MIL-STD-810H ruggedness standards.
5. Pricing for the TUF Gaming A14 has not yet been revealed.
Asus has unveiled the TUF Gaming A14 during Computex 2024, showcasing it with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX Strix Point APUs and RTX 4060 graphics. This year, Asus is updating the internal components of the TUF Gaming A14, now featuring the Ryzen AI 7 350 Krackan Point APU paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU.
Performance Highlights
Asus claims that the TUF Gaming A14 is the “first AI gaming laptop” delivering a total of 80 TOPS in combined CPU and NPU AI performance, along with an extra 572 TOPS from the GPU. The RTX 5060 Laptop GPU in this model is set to a maximum total graphics power (TGP) of 105 W. According to Asus, when in Turbo performance mode, the TUF Gaming A14 can produce a total output of 120 W from both the CPU and GPU.
Specifications
The other specifications for the TUF Gaming A14 remain unchanged compared to the 2024 version. It features a 14-inch 2.5K 165 Hz display that covers 100% of sRGB, has a 3 ms response time, and supports Nvidia G-Sync. Connectivity options include USB4 and Wi-Fi 6E, along with a 100 W Type-C Power Delivery, a key travel distance of 1.7 mm, a 73 Whr battery, an FHD IR webcam, and two M.2 2280 storage slots.
Design and Build
With a thickness of approximately 1.69 cm and weighing 1.46 kg, the TUF Gaming A14 is designed to be both portable and durable. As a TUF-branded laptop, it meets the MIL-STD-810H standards for ruggedness.
In addition to the TUF Gaming A14, Asus also introduced the TUF Gaming A18, alongside previously announced models like the TUF Gaming F16 and TUF Gaming A16 laptops.
Pricing for the Asus TUF Gaming A14 has yet to be disclosed.
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