Comparison of EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97

EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)

Comparison summary

  • EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 is hands-down winner for gaming as well as a better price.
  • 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell.
  • For graphics performance 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 has a lot superior graphics card.
  • ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
  • ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell features more memory.
  • ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is thinner and more compact in size.
Compare technical specifications of EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)

EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)

2026 modelHigh resolution
2026 model120hz screenHigh resolution

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EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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96gb128gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 5090Quadro RTX 3000
Screen size
16″16″
Screen resolution
WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels)3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels)
Weight
6.28 lbs (2.85 kg)6.5 lbs (2.95 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
13.94 x 10.55 x 1.21 inches14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches
(35.41 x 26.8 x 3.07 cm)(36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 ProWindows 11
Hard drives
2000gb SSD2000gb SSD
Release date
March 28, 2026August 19, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$6,299.00$6,899.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$6,299.00$6,899.00
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Laptop Dimensions

EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97

13.94 in
35.41 cm
10.55 in
26.8 cm
Thickness: 1.21 in (3.07 cm)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)

14.37 in
36.5 cm
10.31 in
26.19 cm
Thickness: 0.97 in (2.46 cm)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) viewed from another angle

EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 summary

EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 is a good value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card which is very good well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a decent Intel CPU, but lots of memory for its price. Only WQXGA resolution is not the best for the 16″ 240 Hz monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is passable but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 6.28 lbs (2.85 kg).

EXCaliberPC [2025] ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 96GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 16" 240Hz Mini LED, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop

Display: 16" 2.5K (2560x1600, WQXGA) 240Hz 3ms Mini LED Anti-Glare Display (100% DCI-P3)

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24 Cores (2.7GHz-5.4GHz, 36MB Intel Smart Cache)

Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7

RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Warranty: 1-Year ASUS USA + Global Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC

ASIN: B0F8Q1WZLX

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has a decent Intel CPU, however a lot of memory for its price. The laptop has the Quadro RTX 3000 graphics card which is subpar for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. 3.2K resolution is decent for the 16-inch 120 Hz display. The 2000gb SSD storage is acceptable leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3【NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell】 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits Backlit KYB, Win11 Pro (128GB RAM + 2TB SSD)

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)

RAM : 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4

Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz; Graphic Card: RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7

Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 15.8mm – 20.9mm x 362mm x 252mm / 0.62″ – 0.82″ x 14.25″ x 9.92″ Weight: Starting at 2.54kg / 5.6lbs

[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect Lenovo manufacture warranty.

ASIN: B0HFTSDM7D

EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell