ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2023)

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2023)

Manufacturer	ASUS
Product family	TUF Gaming
Release date	January 2023 (2023-01)
Introductory price	USD 1000 to 2000
Discontinued	No
Operating system	Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro No preinstalled OS
CPU	Intel Core i9-13900H Intel Core i7-13700H Intel Core i7-13620H Intel Core i7-12700H
Memory	8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800/5600 SO-DIMM (supports up to 32 GB)
Memory slots	2 user accessible
Storage	512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Storage slots	1 user accessible
Display	Screen size: 15.6 inch Panel type: IPS-level Coating: Anti-glare Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or 2560 x 1440 Aspect ratio: 16:9 Refresh rate: 144 Hz or 165 Hz Brightness: 300 Nits sRGB: 100 % Adobe RGB: 75.35 % DCI-P3: 100 % VRR: G-Sync Screen-to-body ratio: 80 %
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6 140 W w/ Advanced optimus Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 140 W w/ Advanced optimus Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 140 W w/ Advanced optimus
Sound	2 x stereo speakers w/ Dolby Atmos Realtek HD audio chip
Camera	720p HD
Connectivity	Intel AX211 WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP 1.4, PD) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x Ethernet (2.5 Gbps) 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP)
Dimensions	W: 13.94 inches (35.4 cm) D: 9.88 inches (25.1 cm) H: 0.88 inches (2.2 cm) to 0.98 inches (2.5 cm)
Power brick	240W slim 3-pin proprietary AC adapter (US)
Battery	4 cell Li-Polymer 90 Wh
Keyboard	1 zone RGB backlit, black (US) Standard full size layout
Chassis	Color: Onyx grey Materials: Anodized aluminium lid; Polycarbonate palm rest, sides and bottom cover Cooling: 2 x 5400 RPM fans
Fingerprint reader	No
Facial recognition	No
Website	ASUS

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The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2023) is a mid-range gaming laptop equipped with Intel 13th gen H series mobile processors and Nvidia Geforce RTX 4000 series mobile GPUs. Available configurations vary by store and location. The TUF Gaming F15 is positioned as a durable and high-performance option for gamers and content creators.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2023) can come with the following processors:

• Intel Core i9-13900H with 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, 24 MB cache and a max frequency of 5.4 Ghz for P-cores and 3.9 Ghz for E-cores.
• Intel Core i7-13700H with 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, 24 MB cache and max frequency of 5.0 Ghz for P-cores and 3.7 Ghz for E-cores.
• Intel Core i7-13620H with 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) and 16 threads, 24 MB cache and max frequency of 4.9 Ghz for P-cores and 3.6 Ghz for E-cores.
• Intel Core i7-12700H with 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, 24 MB cache and max frequency of 4.7 Ghz for P-cores and 3.5 Ghz for E-cores.

ASUS supplies the processors with sufficient power and cooling for CPU-intensive tasks resulting in average to above-average performance compared to other laptops with the same processors. In CPU-only tasks, SKUs with the i7-13700H and i9-13900H perform as expected. SKUs with i7-13620H perform impressively well - scoring on average 9-10% higher than the average i7-13620H and only 5% behind the average i9-13900H. Performance sustainability is good but not perfect, with all processors losing about 5% performance in long stress tests.

ASUS also supplies the processor with sufficient power in mixed CPU and GPU tasks like gaming leading to noticeably better performance than competitors with the same configurations. In particular, the SKU with i7-13620H and RTX 4060 performs better than most other laptops with this configuration and is only 10% behind the TUF Gaming F15 with i9-13900H and RTX 4070.

All SKUs lose a significant amount of CPU performance when running on the battery.

Benchmarks:

• Cinebench R23:
  • i7-13700H: ~1950 pts (single-core), ~24000 pts (multi-core)
  • i7-13620H: ~2100 pts (single-core), ~28000 pts (multi-core)
  • i9-13900H: ~2100 pts (single-core), ~30000 pts (multi-core)

Graphics

In addition to the integrated Intel UHD Graphics, the TUF Gaming F15 (2023) ships with the following discrete GPUs:

• Nvidia Geforce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU with 6 GB GDDR6 memory, 2370 Mhz boost clock, and 140 W Total Graphics Power (TGP).
• Nvidia Geforce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 2370 Mhz boost clock, and 140 W TGP.
• Nvidia Geforce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 2175 Mhz boost clock, and 140 W TGP.

All configurations support Advanced Optimus, DLSS 3.5, Dynamic Boost 2.0, VR ready, and DirectX® 12 Ultimate technologies.

ASUS supplies all GPUs configurations with 140 W of max power even though RTX 4050, 4060, and 4070 get diminishing returns beyond 100W. Nevertheless, in GPU-only benchmarks, SKUs with RTX 4060 perform slightly above average while SKUs with RTX 4070 perform impressively with results that are up to 15% faster than the average laptop RTX 4070.

In gaming, the RTX 4060 SKUs with the i7-13620H perform significantly better than the competition with the same GPU and are just 10% behind the RTX 4070 TUF Gaming F15 with the better i9-13900H CPU. The RTX 4070 and i9-13900H SKU also perform above average and outperform laptops with the same 140W RTX 4070 configured with a lower power processor.

All SKUs lose a significant amount of graphics performance when running on the battery.

Benchmarks:

• 3D Mark TimeSpy 2560 x 1440:
  • RTX 4060: ~11000 pts
  • RTX 4070: ~13500 pts
• 3D Mark Fire Strike 1920 x 1080:
  • RTX 4060: ~27000 pts
  • RTX 4070: ~31000 pts
• The Witcher 3 1920 x 1080 Ultra HBAO+:
  • i7-13620H and RTX 4060: ~110 fps
  • i9-13900H and RTX 4070: ~130 fps

Memory

The Intel HM770 chipset used in the TUF Gaming F15 supports a maximum of 2 SO-DIMM sticks and the 13th Generation Intel H processors support up to 64 GB DDR5-5600Mhz memory. The maximum available capacity currently DDR5 SO-DIMM is 48 GB 5600 Mhz, therefore the TUF Gaming F15 can support maximum 96 GB DDR5 5600 Mhz memory.

Pre-configured SKUs come with either 8 GB (1 x 8) DDR4-3200, 16 GB (2 x 8) DDR4-3200, 16 GB (1 x 16) DDR5-4800, or 32 GB (2 x 16) DDR5-5600 Memory. These sticks perform identically even when paired with different CPUs.

Benchmarks:

• AIDA64 Memory Copy: ~79000 MB/s

Storage

The TUF Gaming F15 can ship with 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD depending on the seller. The OEM SSD only uses 1 slot in all configurations leaving the other slot open for upgrades.

Reviews of the i9 13900H + RTX 4070 and i7 13620H + RTX 4060 SKUs note that both came with the Samsung PM9A1 1 TB SSD which is an OEM version of the popular 980 Pro. This is a downgrade from the SK Hynix PC801 used in the 2022 model since the transfer rates drop to 50 % after some time in stress tests due to thermal throttling.

Benchmarks:

• CrystalDiskMark 8:
  • SEQ1M Q8T1 (Sequential 1MB blocks): ~6600 MB/s (read), ~4900 MB/s (write)
  • RND4K Q1T1 (Random 4 KB blocks): ~90 MB/s (read), ~250 MB/s (write)

Co-processors

The TUF Gaming F15 does not have any dedicated co-processors.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The TUF Gaming F15 comes with a standard keyboard layout with full size number pad and full size arrow keys. The keyboard offers 1.5 mm travel and 0.2 mm pitch. The RGB backlight has a single zone. The refresh rate of the display can be changed using the Fn + R keys - three steps (60, 144, 165 Hz) on the higher-end 165hz display and only two (60, 144 Hz) on the lower-end 144hz display. The Fn + Q keys can be used to switch between the three performance modes - Quiet, Balanced and Performance.

The typing experience is identical to the previous model with the only difference being the inclusion of the Co-Pilot key instead of the right Ctrl key. The deeper travel and stronger feedback result in a better typing experience than competitors like Razer Blade or [[AsusROG Zephyrus.

Touchpad

The TUF Gaming F15 comes with a standard plastic touchpad. The touchpad is spacious enough for simple tasks but is smaller than those found in competitors like the Razer Blade. The clicking mechanism is shallow and lacks sufficient feedback.

Webcam

The TUF Gaming F15 comes with a 720p HD webcam. The webcam has poor color accuracy with a minimum DeltaE of 2.31 and a maximum DeltaE of 17.75. The webcam looks soft but is much sharper than 720p webcams that used to be common a few years back. The clarity is adequate for casual calls. There is no physical kill switch for the webcam.

Microphone

The TUF Gaming F15 comes with a built-in array microphone.

Output Devices

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Display

ASUS ships the TUF Gaming F15 with two confirmed factory color calibrated displays:

• 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, Value IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:100%, Adobe:75.35%, Refresh Rate:144Hz, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus
• 15.6-inch, WQHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare display, DCI-P3:100%, Refresh Rate:165Hz, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus

The FHD panel reaches the rated 300 nits, has good screen uniformity, and has above-average contrast for an IPS panel at around 1200:1. It also covers almost 100% of sRGB and 75.35% of AdobeRGB as rated. The screen is not well calibrated out of the box and NotebookCheck records an average ColorChecker DeltaE of 4.3 on their unit. They also measure an average gray-to-gray response time of 4.8 ms.

The WQHD panel is the higher-end option offered by ASUS on this unit. NotebookCheck records average contrast of 1000:1 which is below the rated 1200:1 and a gray-to-gray response time of 12 ms on their unit. However, the measured brightness is 8% higher than rated at around 380 nits with good screen uniformity. This panel is also calibrated better than the lower-end panel with ColorChecker DeltaE of 0.97 on the tested unit.

None of the tested panels exhibit any PWM flickering at any brightness level.

Audio

The TUF Gaming F15 comes with two bottom-facing speakers near the front corners in a stereo configuration.

The speakers have a low maximum volume around 75 to 80 dB for a 15.6-inch laptop. They produce balanced to high mids and balanced highs but lack any noticeable bass.

Connectivity

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WiFi

ASUS equips the TUF Gaming F15 with an Intel AX211 WiFi 6E WLAN module.

The TUF Gaming F15 performs noticeably worse than other laptops with the same module however it is still able to reach decent transfer speeds for regular use.

Benchmarks:

• iperf3 transmit AXE11000: ~630 Mb/s
• iperf3 receive AXE11000: ~1040 Mb/s
• iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6 Ghz: ~820 Mb/s
• iperf3 receive AXE11000 6 Ghz: ~1200 Mb/s

Bluetooth

The TUF Gaming F15 comes with a Bluetooth 5.2 module.

SD Card Reader

ASUS does not include an SD card reader with the TUF Gaming F15.

USB

ASUS equips the TUF Gaming F15 with the following USB ports:

• 1 x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps) with always on functionality in the back (right most port when looking from behind).
• 2 x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps), one each in the back, left and right side.
• 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbps) with 100W Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 in the back.
• 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) with DisplayPort 1.4 on the left side.

Community reports suggest that the full 100W power delivery is not USB PD 3.1 compliant and only works when using a charger that supports 20V/5A like the ASUS C100 and when connected to a 220/240 V outlet. Otherwise, the USB-C charging will be limited to 65 W. In either case, performance mode cannot be enabled when charging through USB-C.

Display Outputs

The TUF Gaming F15 comes with 2 display outputs:

• 1 x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4, on the left side.
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 in the back.

The TUF Gaming F15 supports up to 3 displays simultaneously including the built-in display.

Case

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The TUF Gaming F15 (2023) is only available in one color: onyx grey. The chassis remains the same as the previous model except for the redesigned ventilation grilles at the bottom which are now hexagons instead of rectangles. The display lid is made out of anodized matte aluminum alloy while the keyboard deck and bottom cover are made out of PC-ABS plastic. The lid opens to the full 180 degrees however the hinge rigidity weakens past ~160 degrees. Surfaces are slightly roughened to reduce fingerprint buildup however it still attracts dust and fingerprints. The rear is elongated beyond the display lid and is thicker as well to accommodate a larger internal cooling solution. This contributes to the heavy weight of 5.6 pounds (2.5 kg). There are two ASUS logos - one on the lid on the bottom left and another on the palm rest on the right. There is one big TUF logo on the top right side of the lid.

The chassis has a more professional look compared to the TUF Gaming F15 (2022) with a uniform color instead of a two-tone silver and gray color scheme. There are fewer accents and angles as well.

Chassis rigidity is excellent with no audible creaking or weak points. The base and lid exhibit some twisting but not enough to be concerning.

Maintenance

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The bottom panel is held on by 10 Philips-head screws. Four screws on the leading edge are shorter than the rest. There are clips securing the panel that must be popped up after removing the screws.

Upgradeable components:

• 90 WHr battery.
• One M.2 2280 PCIe4 x4 SSD covered by an aluminum heatsink.
• Two DDR5-5600 SODIMMs covered by a single plastic shield (most configurations only have one slot filled from the factory).
• M.2 2230 wireless card.

Cooling System

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The TUF Gaming F15 is equipped with dual 60mm fans connected to the core components with five copper heat pipes. There is one shared heat pipe for the CPU and GPU, one dedicated heat pipe for the CPU and GPU each, and another smaller heat pipe for the VRMs. The system intakes air from the side and bottom grilles and exhausts air through the back grilles.

Heat

Surface temperatures vary depending on the configuration.

The i7 13620H + RTX 4060 SKU gets quite warm while idling, up to 39 °C on the bottom of the device. The left side with the WASD keys heats up more than the right side. Under heavy load, there is a hot spot of 57 °C on the bottom.

The i9 13900H + RTX 4070 SKU is slightly cooler while idling across all areas reaching up to 36 °C on the bottom. The palm rest and the WASD keys remain comfortable during intensive tasks.

Benchmarks:

• i7 13620H + 4060:
  • Maximum upper side: ~43 °C
  • Maximum bottom: ~50 °C
  • Idle upper side: ~30 °C
  • Idle bottom: ~34 °C
• i9 13900H + 4070:
  • Maximum upper side: ~44 °C
  • Maximum bottom: ~55 °C
  • Idle upper side: ~33 °C
  • Idle bottom: ~36 °C

Noise

There is no electronic noise or coil whine. The laptop is effectively silent during undemanding loads like light browsing or video playback, hovering below 30 dB(A). During intensive tasks, the fans quickly ramp up even when set to balanced mode. Fan noise while gaming in balanced mode is identical to performance mode despite temperatures being noticeably lower in balanced mode. During intensive tasks, the laptop emits noise above 50 db(A) and is louder than most other gaming laptops. Most variants emit the same amount of noise with more powerful configurations being slightly louder.

Benchmarks:

• i7 13700H + RTX 4060:
  • Load: > 50 db(A)
• i7 13620H + RTX 4060:
  • Idle: ~23 db(A) (min), ~23 db(A) (avg), ~25 db(A) (max)
  • Load: ~45 db(A) (avg), ~53 db(A) (max)
• i9 13900H + RTX 4070:
  • Idle: ~24 db(A) (min), ~24 db(A) (avg), ~29 db(A) (max)
  • Load: ~46 db(A) (avg), ~57 db(A) (max)

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The TUF Gaming F15 ships with a large 240 W AC adapter.

ASUS remains very liberal with the power supplied to the CPU during combined CPU and GPU loads. Both the i7 13620H + RTX 4060 and i9 13900H + RTX 4070 SKUs consume around 220 W during load with temporary spikes to around 290 W.

The i7 13620H + RTX 4060 TUF Gaming F15 draws around 50 W when idling for the most part, reducing to 15-20 W after waiting a very long time and any minor input brings the consumption back up to 50 W.

Battery Life

All TUF Gaming F15 SKUs come with a 90 WHr Li-Polymer battery that ASUS claims can charge from 0-40 % in 10 mins, 0 - 80 % in 30 mins, and 0 - 100 % in 60 mins using the provided power adapter.

The battery life during light tasks is slightly below average for this class of laptop. Many competitors now include 90+ Whr batteries. Reviews verify the charging claims to be accurate.

Benchmarks:

• i7 13620H + RTX 4060:
  • WiFi Browsing (150 nits): 308 minutes
  • Load: 105 minutes
• i9 13900H + RTX 4070:
  • WiFi Browsing (150 nits): 290 minutes
  • Load (max brightness): 65 minutes

Biometrics

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The TUF Gaming F15 does not support Windows Hello face recognition and does not have a fingerprint reader.

Software

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All SKUs ship with Windows 11 Home but the laptop can be upgraded to Windows 11 Pro, either manually or when buying directly from ASUS.

Preinstalled Software

ASUS Armoury Crate

The ASUS Armoury Crate program acts as the primary control center in the TUF Gaming F15. In addition to the performance profiles, the program also handles keyboard lighting macro keys, hardware troubleshooting, always on USB settings, toggling flip to start (opening the lid starts the laptop), battery conservation mode (limit charge to 80 %), MUX switch, system updates, and other things.

There are three preset performance profiles - quiet, balanced, and performance. ASUS supports adding an AI engine in balanced mode that automatically adjusts system parameters based on the context. There is also a customized mode where the user can manually set various parameters.

Most reviewers use performance mode for performance benchmarks and quiet mode for the battery tests unless otherwise stated.

ASUS GameVisual

The ASUS GameVisual app shows all games installed on the PC in a single unified location. This may be helpful for users who use multiple platforms to play games.

Other Preinstalled Software

The TUF Gaming F15 also comes with other less useful software like ASUS Now, which exists just to sell software and services, and ASUS Avatar Master, which creates your digital avatar.

There is also unwanted software like a 30-day McAfee security trial.

Accessories & Warranty

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The TUF Gaming F15 comes with a 240 W AC adapter and paperwork.

There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The TUF Gaming F15 is considered one of the best gaming laptops at its price with high CPU and GPU performance relative to competitors. Often found under $1500, the TUF Gaming F15 is suitable for people looking for a high-performance gaming laptop without breaking the bank. The laptop also comes with a decent screen for gaming and is highly upgradeable. The primary downsides are the poor battery life, large size, and weight which make it unsuitable for portable use away from an outlet for a long time.

Problems Summary

• No SD card reader.
• Below average speakers given the form factor.
• Slow WiFi compared to other laptops with the same module.
• OEM SSD loses 50 % performance during sustained disk loads.
• Plastic touchpad does not provide the best tracking experience.
• High idle power consumption
• Higher than average surface temperatures while idling and during intensive tasks.
• Below average battery life.
• Heavy
• Large size

Links

i7-13700H, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD: TomsHardware,

i7-13700H, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD: TechGuyBeau

i7-13620H, RTX 4060, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: NoteBookCheck,

i9-13900H, RTX 4070, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: NoteBookCheck