Victory Accelerated
Game with the greatest, backed up by the power of an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor. With 8 Performance and 16 Efficient cores, this next-gen silicon can drive high framerates in e-sports and AAA games alike. The SCAR 16 also has access to AI acceleration in select content creation apps, giving you incredible flexibility on how you can utilise this machine. The 2025 STRIX SCAR 16 offers the very best Windows 11 gaming experience, featuring an all-powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB of VRAM and Advanced Optimus functionality. This killer hardware is complemented by 16GB of 5600MHz DDR5 RAM and 2TB of PCIe 4.0 storage. The memory slots are upgradable and can be equipped with blazing-fast 6400MHz DDR5 RAM, whilst the SSD slots both offer full support for PCIe Gen 5, ensuring that your games and apps load quickly and you always have instant access to all of your files.

ASUS AI Advisor
ASUS AI Advisor is an ASUS technical expert that's always available to answer your questions. Owners of compatible ASUS motherboards can interact with this AI-powered technology using natural language to learn more about their hardware. For DIY beginners, it can provide easy-to-understand explanations of one-click optimisation features like AI Overclocking and fan speed tuning, and for seasoned PC-building veterans, it can offer guidance and instructions on the latest features offered by ASUS.

AI Networking II
Armoury Crate's Traffic Monitor tracks your current Wi-Fi channel usage. Move to a less congested channel by clicking the "Channel Switch" button for improved network performance. Armoury Crate's Fast Check empowers users to rapidly detect Wi-Fi signal strength, whilst Direction Finder helps users detect the optimal antenna orientation to achieve the best Wi-Fi signal. GameFirst optimises networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real-time, based on algorithms that adapt to different usage scenarios.

NPU Boost
The integrated NPU in Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows, improving performance and increasing productivity — but NPU Boost lets you do even more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.

Asynchronous Clock
For next-level frequency flexibility, the ROG STRIX B860-F features a built-in clock generator that isolates CPU base clock from memory, NPU, D2D and NGU. Drive memory, NPU and others performance to their absolute brink while maintaining the stability of CPU clock domains. Separate CPU BCLK from other domains for unfettered overclocking.

Connect without Compromise
The STRIX B860-F offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support, and the topmost x16 expansion slot is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket to bear the weight of the latest graphics cards. One onboard M.2 slot is rated for blistering read and write speeds up to 16 GB/s, while the remainder can still deliver impressive 8 GB/s transfers. Every M.2 slot is covered with substantial heatsinks to dissipate the heat of next-gen drives. Additionally, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity delivers up to 40 Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. It can be employed for up to two external 4K displays, and PCIe bandwidth extends to up to 32 Gbps.

The revolutionary Wi-Fi 7 is faster than standard Wi-Fi 6, thanks to features such as 160 MHz channels on the 6GHz band and 4K QAM. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable Wi-Fi connection and lower latency, with dual transceivers supporting the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput, with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances. ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The STRIX B860-F implementation features the ALC4080 codec for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz across all channels. Front-panel output is streamed through the integrated Savitech amplifier that can drive high-fidelity acoustics to a wide variety of speakers and headsets.

High-Speed DDR5
ROG has a rich history of delivering top-tier memory performance, and DDR5 is no exception. Enhanced signal routing can push enthusiast-grade kits well beyond the 9 GT/s threshold on the STRIX B860-F, with even greater speeds on the horizon. For experienced users, the UEFI offers a wide range of options to fine-tune and push performance to its limits.

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile
AEMP III is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimises the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-8000 or higher.