System76 · Instant quote

System76 Oryx Pro Series (2022 - 2024)

Models: oryp9, oryp10, oryp11, oryp12

Processor:

Graphics Card:

Cosmetic Condition:

Functionality:

Charger Included?

The System76 Oryx Pro is a Linux-first gaming and workstation laptop, and this page covers its RTX 40-series era — the four revisions sold between 2022 and 2024: oryp9, oryp10, oryp11, and oryp12. System76 identifies every machine by that short model code rather than a marketing name, so it's the single most important thing to find before requesting a quote (the identification guide below shows exactly where to look). These four splits into two closely related pairs: the oryp9 and oryp10 pair used 12th-gen Intel chips with NVIDIA RTX 30-series graphics in a 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch body, while the oryp11 and oryp12 pair moved to newer Intel chips, RTX 40-series graphics, and a single 16-inch display. Most ship with Pop!_OS or Ubuntu rather than Windows, though that doesn't affect your offer. Because the generation, processor, and graphics card each move your machine into a different value band, your exact configuration sets the final resale price. Pick your components in the tool above for an instant cash offer, and when you're ready our System76 trade-in service turns it into cash without the work of listing it yourself.

Core hardware configurations

Processor (CPU)

  • oryp9 & oryp10: Intel Core i7-12700H — 14 cores (6P + 8E) / 20 threads, up to 4.7 GHz (12th-gen Alder Lake)
  • oryp11: Intel Core i9-13900H — 14 cores (6P + 8E) / 20 threads, up to 5.4 GHz (13th-gen Raptor Lake)
  • oryp12: Intel Core i9-14900HX — 24 cores (8P + 16E) / 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz (14th-gen Raptor Lake Refresh)

Graphics (GPU)

  • oryp9 & oryp10: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or RTX 3080 Ti (Max-Q, 8GB / 16GB GDDR6)
  • oryp11 & oryp12: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, RTX 4060, or RTX 4070 (GDDR6)
  • Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics on all four, with real-time ray tracing and DLSS on the dedicated GPU

Memory (RAM)

  • Two SO-DIMM sockets, user-upgradable on every generation
  • oryp9: DDR4-3200, up to 64GB
  • oryp10 & oryp11: DDR5 (4800 / 5600), up to 64GB
  • oryp12: DDR5-5600, up to 96GB (2 × 48GB)

Storage

  • Two M.2 slots on all four generations (PCIe NVMe Gen 4)
  • Common capacities: 500GB / 1TB / 2TB, expandable to dual-drive setups
  • No 2.5-inch SATA bay — storage is M.2 only

Display & audio

Display

The oryp9 and oryp10 came in two sizes — 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch — both Full HD (1920 × 1080) at 144Hz; the oryp10 also offered a 15.6-inch 4K (3840 × 2160) OLED option. The oryp11 and oryp12 switched to a single 16-inch panel at the taller 1920 × 1200 (16:10) resolution and 165Hz, with the oryp12 rated at 500 nits and full 100% sRGB coverage. All are matte, anti-glare gaming panels.

Audio

Stereo speakers with a Realtek codec and smart amplifier, an internal microphone, plus two 3.5mm jacks: a combined headphone/microphone jack and a combined microphone/optical S/PDIF jack.

Ports & connectivity

Video and charging connections sit toward the rear so cables stay clear of your mouse hand — typical of a performance-class chassis.

Video & Power
  • 1× HDMI 2.1
  • 1× Mini DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1× DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C
  • 1× Barrel-plug DC-in (the laptop does not charge over USB-C)
Data & Extras
  • 1× USB-C with Thunderbolt 4
  • 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
  • 2× USB-A
  • 1× RJ-45 Ethernet (Gigabit on oryp9/oryp10; 2.5-Gigabit on oryp11/oryp12)
  • 1× MicroSD card reader (microSD, not full-size SD)

Wi-Fi 6 (oryp9–oryp11) Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (oryp12) Bluetooth

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

The oryp9 and oryp10 carry an 80Wh 6-cell battery; the oryp11 and oryp12 use a 73Wh 4-cell battery. The oryp9, oryp10, and oryp12 ship with a 230W adapter, while the oryp11 uses a 180W adapter. Expect short runtime under gaming load, as with any RTX laptop.

Camera & mic

Integrated HD webcam with a built-in microphone array for video calls.

Firmware & OS

These ship with System76 Open Firmware (an open-source alternative to a traditional BIOS) and either Pop!_OS or Ubuntu preinstalled. Some owners later install Windows; either way, the machine is fully eligible for trade-in.

Keyboard & lighting

Backlit keyboard — per-key RGB on the 15/17-inch oryp9 and oryp10 (which include a number pad), and a single-zone or multi-zone backlight on the 16-inch oryp11 and oryp12.

Weight

oryp9/oryp10: ≈ 2.0 kg (15-inch) or 2.3 kg (17-inch). oryp11/oryp12: ≈ 2.7 kg (16-inch).

Chassis

Matte-black magnesium-alloy body with the System76 logo on the lid. The 16-inch oryp11/oryp12 share one chassis; the oryp9/oryp10 use the earlier 15/17-inch design.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find out which Oryx Pro model (oryp9, 10, 11, or 12) I have?
The quickest way: if your laptop still runs Pop!_OS or Ubuntu, open the Settings app and go to the About page, or open a Terminal and type system76-model — it prints the exact code, such as oryp11. You can also flip the laptop over and read the label on the bottom cover, where the model line shows the same orypN code. If it now runs Windows, type "System Information" into the Start-menu search and check the "System Model" line. As a quick physical shortcut: a 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch screen means oryp9 or oryp10, while a 16-inch screen means oryp11 or oryp12. For step-by-step help, see our guide to finding your laptop model number or the walkthrough on our blog. Getting the code right matters, because an RTX 4070 machine is worth noticeably more than an RTX 3070 Ti one.
02 Is the Oryx Pro the same as a System76 Serval, Bonobo, Gazelle, or Pangolin?
No — System76 sells several laptop lines that look similar but price differently, so it's worth confirming. The Gazelle is the more affordable mainstream gaming line; the Serval WS and Bonobo WS are larger, higher-end mobile workstations; the Pangolin is an AMD-based ultraportable with no discrete gaming GPU. Only machines whose model code begins with oryp are Oryx Pros. If your bottom-cover label or system76-model output shows anything else (for example serw, bonw, gaze, or pang), choose that model in our quote tool instead so the offer is accurate. This page also only covers oryp9 through oryp12 — if you have an older oryp5–oryp8 or the newer oryp13, pick that specific model instead.
03 Can I sell an Oryx Pro that runs Linux, or one with damage or wear?
Yes on both counts. It doesn't matter whether your Oryx Pro runs Pop!_OS, Ubuntu, another Linux distribution, or Windows — the operating system has no effect on your quote. And we buy these machines in every condition: loud or failing fans, a battery that no longer holds a charge, worn hinges, dead pixels, or a cracked screen won't disqualify it. Just describe the condition honestly with the grading options in the quote tool above and your price updates to match, so there are no surprises when it arrives.
04 How does trading in my Oryx Pro with Gadget Salvation actually work?
A lot of people don't realize this is an option, so here's the short version: instead of listing your laptop on a marketplace and dealing with lowball offers, no-shows, and shipping hassles, you get an instant online quote, ship the laptop to us with a free, insured, prepaid label, and we handle the rest. Once it arrives and our team confirms the condition, payment goes out — typically within two business days — by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or a mailed check. You can read the full process on our how it works page, and for more background our blog covers where and how to sell a gaming laptop and what your laptop is worth. Selling several devices at once? Reach out through our contact page for a bulk quote.
05 Do I need to wipe my data or remove the SSD before shipping?
We recommend backing up anything you want to keep — files, projects, game saves — to an external drive or the cloud, then signing out of your accounts. On Pop!_OS or Ubuntu you can reinstall the OS to clear your files; on Windows, run a reset. You do not need to open the laptop or pull the M.2 SSDs yourself. Every drive we receive goes through certified, multi-pass data erasure regardless of what you've done on your end. You can review exactly how we handle this on our data erasure protocols page.