Benchmark and Games
Benchmark :
The performance in Turbo mode obtained in the benchmarks is comparable to that of a Ryzen 7 7435HS on the CPU side, a processor widely used in many gaming PCs. The Ally X is positioned in a performance category equivalent to that of portable gaming processors. It offers an excellent gaming experience thanks to its 8 Zen 4 cores, while performing surprisingly well for a wide variety of application tasks.
The Z1 Extreme chip really impressed me with its balance between power and energy efficiency. Don’t forget that this chip is both a processor and a graphics card in a single component. Quite frankly, the performance it delivers is simply amazing for a device of this size.
Gaming benchmark :
During the tests, I was surprised by the small difference in performance between Turbo mode, limited to 25 watts on battery, and Turbo mode at 30 watts when plugged into the mains. Although the power is increased, the difference in performance remains very small.
What really surprised me was the fluidity felt in games with a framerate of 30 fps. It almost feels like 60 fps, thanks to the size of the screen and the optimisation of the gaming experience.
In Tomb Raider, for example, playing at 30 fps is surprisingly satisfying. The joystick control , similar to that of a home console controller, makes the game feel much smoother. If you’d been playing with a keyboard and mouse, the lack of fps would have been much more noticeable.
However, using a controller with trackpads reinforces the overall impression of fluidity, reminiscent of the home console experience. Limiting the framerate to 30 fps doesn’t compromise immersion or the enjoyment of the game. As a reminder, even a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X often runs at around 50 fps in the latest AAA titles, and yet most gamers perceive the experience as fluid and enjoyable.
