2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 vs. Apple Mac Studio: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Apple Mac Studio specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Pros

Reasons that 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is better than Apple Mac Studio.

Upgradable memory

The 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Apple Mac Studio since it has onboard memory.

Memory2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR5Unified
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated

About 18% lighter

The 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 weighed 4.85 pounds, 18% lighter than the 5.9 pounds Apple Mac Studio.

Weight2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
Pound
4.85 lbs.
5.9 lbs.
Kilogram
2.20 kg
2.68 kg

Apple Mac Studio Pros

Reasons that Apple Mac Studio is better than 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.

Much faster CPU performance

Apple M1 Ultra (20C, 64G) inside Apple Mac Studio has a 100% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-12700H inside 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Apple Mac Studio - Apple M1 Ultra (20C, 48G)
23,660
Apple Mac Studio - Apple M1 Ultra (20C, 64G)
23,660
Apple Mac Studio - Apple M1 Max (10C, 24G)
12,185
Apple Mac Studio - Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G)
12,185
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - Intel Core i5-12500H
9,293
Supports larger memory

Apple Mac Studio supports a larger memory capacity than the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15. It supports up to 128GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.

Max system memory size
Apple Mac Studio
128 GB
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
32 GB

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Price
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 144Hz Display, GeForce RTX 3050, Intel Core i5-12500H, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FX507ZC-ES53,Mecha Gray
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 144Hz Display, GeForce RTX 3050, Intel Core i5-12500H, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FX507ZC-ES53,Mecha Gray
By ASUS
$699.99
$899.99 22% OFF
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 144Hz Display, GeForce RTX 3050, Intel Core i5-11400H, 32GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FX506HC,Mecha Gray
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 144Hz Display, GeForce RTX 3050, Intel Core i5-11400H, 32GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FX506HC,Mecha Gray
By ASUS
$929.99
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home, Off Black, FX517ZM-AS73
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home, Off Black, FX517ZM-AS73
By ASUS
$1,084.00
$1,299.99 17% OFF
Apple Mac Studio Price
Apple Studio Display - Standard Glass - Tilt-Adjustable Stand
Apple Studio Display - Standard Glass - Tilt-Adjustable Stand
By Apple
$1,299.99
$1,599.00 19% OFF
Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M2 Pro Chip with 10-Core CPU and 16-Core GPU, 32GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Early 2023
Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M2 Pro Chip with 10-Core CPU and 16-Core GPU, 32GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Early 2023
By Apple
$1,828.37
Apple 2023 Mac Mini Desktop Computer M2 chip with 8‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, Gigabit Ethernet. Works with iPhone/iPad
Apple 2023 Mac Mini Desktop Computer M2 chip with 8‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, Gigabit Ethernet. Works with iPhone/iPad
By Apple
$499.00
$599.00 17% OFF

Availability

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
Released20222022
Release DateAnnounced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022).
  • Announced on March 7, 2022
  • Available starting March 18, 2022.
Pricing-
  • $1,999
    M1 Max 10C 24G 32GB 512GB
  • $2,799
    M1 Max 10C 32G 64GB 1TB
  • $3,999
    M1 Ultra 20C 48G 64GB 1TB
  • $6,199
    M1 Ultra 20C 64G 128GB 2TB
Applicable Models
  • 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
  • ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2022)
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Generations-

Exterior

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
Dimensions13.94 x 9.88 x 0.88 ~ 0.98 inches (354 x 251 x 22.4 ~ 24.9 mm)7.7” x 7.7” x 3.7” (197 mm x 197 mm x 95 mm)
Weight4.85 lbs. (2.20 kg)
  • 5.9 lb (2.7 kg)
    M1 Max
  • 7.9 lb (3.6 kg)
    M1 Ultra
Colors
Mecha Gray Jaeger Gray
Silver
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Chiclet keyboard with isolated Numpad key.
  • 1.7mm key travel.
  • One-zone RGB backlight with ASUS AURA RGB with four modes:
    • Static
    • Breathing
    • Color Cycle
    • Strobing
  • Overstrike technology can withstand over 20 million presses.
  • 26% larger touchpad.
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Chasis InformationMilitary Grade Toughness
  • Passed MIL-STD 810H.
  • Test devices are exposed to drops, vibration, humidity, and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability.
  • The F15 is more than capable of withstanding the accidental bumps and knocks of everyday life.
Cooling
  • 84-blade Arc Flow Fans™
    Use varying thickness to reduce air collision and an anti-resonance design designed for high airflow.
  • 4 x Exhaust vents with 5 x heat pipes.
  • Under 48 dB in Turbo mode.
  • 0 dB Ambient Cooling.
Brand New Design
  • 4.5% smaller than 2021 TUF Gaming F15.
  • Four-way indicators built into the keyboard deck allow at a glance monitoring of key system information.
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Display

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
Size15.6 Inches-
Info
  • 15.6” FHD 144Hz
    1920 x 1080, 16:9, anti-glare, 62.5% sRGB, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 144Hz, 3ms response time, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus.
  • 15.6” FHD 300Hz
    1920 x 1080, 16:9, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB, 300Hz, 3ms response time, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus.
  • 15.6” WQHD 165Hz
    2560 x 1440, 16:9, anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3,  165Hz, 3ms response time, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus.
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Ports

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4
    Supports USB 4 (40Gbps) with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0.
  • 1 x USB-C 
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) with DisplayPort 1.4, G-Sync, and Power Delivery 3.0.
  • 1 x USB-A
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
  • 1 x RJ45
    Gigabit Ethernet port.
  • 1 x DC-in 
    Barrel-type power connector.
  • 1 x Headset
    3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack.
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
  • 1 x Kensington lock slot
Apple Mac Studio Ports
Image Source: Apple
Rear
  • Four Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:
    • DisplayPort
    • Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
    • Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
    • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
    • Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)
  • 2 x USB Type-A ports
    Supports data transfers up to 5 Gbps.
  • 1 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0
  • 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
Front M1 Max
  • 2 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 1 x SDXC card slot
    Supports UHS-II.
Front M1 Ultra
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    Up to 40Gbps.
  • 1 x SDXC card slot
    Supports UHS-II.

Internal Specs

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500H
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.50 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. Apple M1 Max (10C, 24G)
    10 cores, 10 threads, 3.20 GHz,
  2. Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G)
    10 cores, 10 threads, 3.20 GHz,
  3. Apple M1 Ultra (20C, 48G)
    20 cores, 20 threads, 3.20 GHz,
  4. Apple M1 Ultra (20C, 64G)
    20 cores, 20 threads, 3.20 GHz,
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  1. Apple M1 Max (10C, 24G)
    Apple M1 Max iGPU
    24 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores,
  2. Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G)
    Apple M1 Max iGPU
    32 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores,
  3. Apple M1 Ultra (20C, 48G)
    Apple M1 Ultra iGPU
    48 GPU Cores, 32 Neural Engine Cores,
  4. Apple M1 Ultra (20C, 64G)
    Apple M1 Ultra iGPU
    64 GPU Cores, 32 Neural Engine Cores,
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 SDRAM.
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Single or Dual Channel DDR5 Memory
  • Memory Speed: 4800 MHz
32GB 64GB 128GB
Unified Memory.
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 - 4GB GDDR6
    1740MHz at 80W (1790MHz at 95W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti - 4GB GDDR6
    1695MHz at 80W (1745MHz at 95W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6
    1702MHz at 115W (1752MHz at 140W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 - 8GB GDDR6
    1410MHz at 115W (1460MHz at 140W with Dynamic Boost).
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Storage
512GB 1TB
PCIe Gen 3 or Gen 4 SSD.
  • Storage Slots: 2 x M.2 2280 slots
    Support PCIe 4.0 x 4
512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB
SSD.
Up to 7.4 GB/s.

Connectivity

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
  • 802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
EthernetGigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T Ethernet with support for 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb Ethernet using RJ-45 connector)

Battery

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
Size
90Wh
4-cell Li-ion battery
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Power Supply
240W
power adaptor
Plug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/12A.
370W built-in power supply

Software

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
OS
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro
  • No OS
Shipped with macOS Monterey
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate
App Store Books Calendar Contacts FaceTime Find My GarageBand Home iMovie Keynote Mail Maps Messages Music News Notes Numbers Pages Photo Booth Photos Podcasts Preview QuickTime Player Reminders Safari Shortcuts Siri Stocks Time Machine TV Voice Memos

Camera & Audio

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
CameraFront-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
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Audio
  • 2 x Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos.
  • Hi-Res certification
  • Built-in array microphone
  • Two-way AI Noise cancelation technology
  • Built-in speaker
  • 3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
  • HDMI 2.0 port supports multichannel audio output

Misc

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
Security
  • Kensington lock
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • FTPM (Firmware-based Trusted Platform Module)
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In the box
  • 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
  • TUF Gaming backpack
    Optional.
  • Mac Studio
  • Power cord
Warranty-Your Mac Studio comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable accidental damage, plus applicable tax.
More-Video Support
  • Simultaneously supports up to five displays:
    • Support for up to four Pro Display XDRs (6K resolution at 60Hz and over a billion colors) over USB-C and one 4K display (4K resolution at 60Hz and over a billion colors) over HDMI
  • Thunderbolt 4 digital video output supports
    • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
    • Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately)
  • HDMI 2.0 display video output
    • Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz
    • DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately)

Key Features

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15Apple Mac Studio
At Glance
Released in Early
2022
16:9
15.6”
1440p 165Hz
Weight
4.85 lb
2.20 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-12700H
14C/20T, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,658
Single Core
Geekbench 5
11,774
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3070
8GB GDDR6 115W TGP
Released in Early
2022
Weight
5.9 lb
2.68 kg
Up to
Apple M1 Ultra (20C, 64G)
20C/20T, 3.20 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,782
Single Core
Geekbench 5
23,660
Multi-Core
With integrated
Apple M1 Ultra iGPU
64 GPU Cores, 32 Neural Engine Cores
Configurable up to
128GB
Unified Memory
Apple Mac Studio Ports

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