XMG has announced that it’s bringing the OASIS Liquid-Cooling option to its CORE 15 gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 6800H & RTX 3060.
XMG CORE 15: Gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 6800H and RTX 3060 brings OASIS liquid cooling to the upper midrange
Press Release: The AMD version of the XMG CORE 15 (M22) not only benefits from an upgrade to the current Ryzen 7 6800H and higher power limits for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060; the 15.6-inch laptop from the upper mid-range class is also compatible with the optional external OASIS laptop liquid cooling system.
In doing so, XMG is keeping its promise to extend the cooling concept, which was first introduced at the beginning of 2022 together with high-end laptops from the NEO series, to additional model ranges. Along with the switch to AMD’s Ryzen 6000 platform, the CORE 15, which has always stood for a deliberately stylish yet discreet design, also features DDR5 RAM and PCI Express 4.0 for both M.2 SSD slot connections.
XMG CORE 15 (M22): Ryzen 7 6800H and RTX 3060 – with liquid cooling if desired
The new XMG CORE 15 succeeds the E21 model generation and replaces AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800H with the faster and more efficient mobile eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H processor. Although the laptop nominally has the same graphics chip as the predecessor with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3060, it now operates with a higher Dynamic Boost 2.0 of 25 watts. A maximum performance of up to 140 (115 watts standard TGP, 25 watts boost) is now possible instead of the previous 130 watts. This is also accompanied by the use of a more powerful cooling system, which is already familiar from this year’s versions of the XMG NEO 15 (E22, M22), representing a significant upgrade compared to past CORE laptops.
In addition, the new CORE 15 is the first laptop sitting under the high-end range that can be upgraded with XMG’s OASIS external liquid cooling system – an option that was previously reserved for the XMG NEO 15 and NEO 17 model generations – having been introduced at the beginning of 2022. The addition of the OASIS results in significantly quieter system operation under gaming load improved temperatures by around 20 °C and also brings a small performance advantage when the CPU and GPU are simultaneously loaded.
Fast WQHD or Full HD IPS display
XMG offers the CORE 15 with two display options. There is a choice between a 165 Hz fast WQHD IPS display (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) with a brightness of 350 nits and 95 percent sRGB color space coverage, or a likewise IPS-based, 144 Hz fast Full HD panel (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) with 300 nits and over 90 percent sRGB color space coverage. A Windows Hello compatible webcam is located in an advantageous position at the top edge of the display.
Undercover gaming design weighing just 2.1 kg
The CORE series is characterized by a deliberately discreet yet stylish design. The new CORE 15, with its slim 360.2 x 234.5 x 23 mm chassis weighing just 2.1 kg and with a display lid and top shell made of aluminum, remains true to this understated concept. The RGB-lit keyboard, complemented by a Microsoft Precision-compliant touchpad, adds a colorful accent if desired. Also new to the CORE 15 (M22) are larger diameter integrated speakers, providing richer sound quality. Mobile power continues to be provided by a 62 Wh battery.
Up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM, two PCIe 4.0 SSDs, and good connectivity
Two SO-DIMM sockets for up to 64 GB RAM and two M.2 slots are standard for most XMG laptops, but due to the model generation change, DDR5-4800 is supported in the new CORE 15 and the laptop from the upper mid-range also features PCI Express 4.0 connections for both SSDs for the first time. As usual, the memory components are easily accessible via the removable bottom shell and can thus be upgraded later.
In terms of connectivity, the laptop offers USB-C 3.2 Gen2, three USB-A 3.2 ports, separate audio ports for headphones and microphones, and a full-size SD card reader. On the network front, the XMG CORE 15 communicates either via 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet or Wi-Fi 6. Image output is provided via HDMI 2.1 (32 Gbps) or the DisplayPort stream of the USB-C port with a dGPU connection.
User-programmed performance profiles can be called up at the touch of a button
The dedicated mode switch button above the keyboard not only allows the factory-configured performance profiles to be selected at the touch of a button. The many tuning options in the XMG Control Center also allow users to create individual profiles according to their own preferences in terms of performance, quietness, and the resulting component temperatures, which can then also be selected via the button.
Pricing and availability
The base configuration of the XMG CORE 15 (M22), which can be freely configured on bestware.com, includes AMD’s Ryzen 7 6800H, a GeForce RTX 3060, 16 (2×8) GB DDR5-4800, a 500 GB Samsung 980 SSD, and a 144 Hz Full HD IPS display. The starting price including 19% VAT is € 1,699. An upgrade to the high-resolution, 165 Hz WQHD IPS display comes at a price of € 79, and the optional external XMG OASIS laptop liquid cooling system is available for €199.
Tech specs – XMG CORE 15
Product ID
XCO15AM22
Displays
15.6″ IPS | 1920×1080 px | 144 Hz | 300 cd/m² | 90 % sRGB | non-glare
15.6″ IPS | 2560×1440 px | 165 Hz | 350 cd/m² | 95 % sRGB | non-glare
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | 3.2 – 4.7 GHz | 8 cores/16 threads | 16 MB cache | 45+ W TDP
Graphics
AMD Radeon 680M | integrated (iGPU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 6 GB GDDR6 | 115 W TGP (+25 W Dynamic Boost 2.0) | dedicated (dGPU)
internal display connection: iGPU with NVIDIA Optimus or dGPU (via MUX-Switch)
HDMI 2.1, DP via USB-C connection: dGPU
2 external displays directly addressable
additional external displays possible with MST-capable docking station or MST splitter
VR Ready
Memory
2x DDR5 SO-DIMM | up to 64 GB and 4800 MHz | Dual Channel | max. 1.1 V
Storage
2x M.2 2280 SSD via PCI Express 4.0 x4 (supports RAID 0/1)
Audio
stereo speakers
microphone with noise cancelling
Sound Blaster Cinema 6+ (only compatible with Windows 11)
Keyboard
backlit RGB keyboard with numeric keypad
Touchpad
Microsoft Precision Touchpad, two integrated buttons | 114.5 x 70 mm (B x T)
Ports
(clockwise)
Left:
headphone-out
mic-in
USB-A 3.2 Gen2×1
Rear:
DC-in
RJ45 Port 2,5 Gbit (LAN)
HDMI 2.1 (G-SYNC compatible | HDCP 2.3)
USB-C 3.2 Gen2×1 (DisplayPort 1.4a: yes, G-SYNC compatible | Power Delivery: no)
connectors for XMG OASIS (with cover)
Right:
2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1
card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
Communication
Realtek 2.5 Gbit LAN
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax + Bluetooth 5
HD webcam (Windows Hello compatible)
Security
Kensington Lock
TPM 2.0 (via fTPM)
Power supply
230 watts (152 x 76 x 26 mm | 695 g incl. EU power cable)
Battery
changeable 62 Wh Li-poly battery (internally screwed)
different battery charging profiles selectable in control center
Chassis
display lid and top case made of aluminium
display frame and bottom case made of plastic
135° display opening angle
PH 0 screw heads
performance mode switch button
Weight
ca 2.1 kg
Dimensions
360.2 x 243.5 x 23 mm (W x D x H)
Included in box
Laptop (incl. battery), power supply, driver USB-stick
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