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CES 2021: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Coming to Laptops, with RTX 3060 Beating the RTX 2080 Super

The Ampere architecture officially comes to notebooks with three models: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, RTX 3070 and RTX 3060 . This was announced by the company at its GAME ON event at CES 2021. This new generation takes a considerable leap in performance, in fact, NVIDIA ensures that the most modest model, the RTX 3060, it is more powerful than the RTX 2080 Super portable.

The RTX 3060 of notebooks will perform more than an RTX 2080 Super and that a PS5

This card, the RTX 3060, promises 90 FPS in Ultra quality, with a power 1.3 times higher than that of a PlayStation 5 and starting from prices of 99 dollars per notebook with this GPU. Models like the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 will make use of it.

The RTX 3060 will arrive with 3840 CUDA Cores to a maximum of 1. 689 MHz, 6 GB GDDR6 and a TDP of 60 to 115 W depending on configuration.

The RTX 3070 promises gaming 1440 pa 90 FPS

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 laptops manages to outperform its predecessor, the RTX 3070. It will do so on computers like the new ASUS G 15 getting to move games to 1440 p with a frame rate per second of 98 FPS.

The RTX 3070 will arrive with 5120 CUDA Cores to a maximum of 1. 620 MHz, 8 GB GDDR6 and a TDP of 80 to 125 W depending on configuration.

The RTX 3080 will have 16 GB GDDR6 and will move games in 1440 p Ultra to more than 100 FPS

Finally, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 will be the most powerful laptop graphics card model in the world. This RTX 3080 will arrive with up to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory to give life to the highest performance gaming laptops on the market with prices that start from 1. 999 Dollars.

Promises more than 100 FPS in 2 games. 560 x 1. 440 pixel resolution with quality Ultra. Your TDP will go from 80 W of the most restrictive Max-Q model up to more than 150 W of the most powerful model in equipment of considerable size. It will have 6. 150 CUDA Cores to a maximum of 1. 710 MHz,

The third generation of Max-Q technology will use AI to improve performance and consumption

Max-Q technology for fine equipment is also renewed, now with support for AI, DLSS, Dynamic Boost 2.0, WhisperMode 2.0 and Resizable BAR to share GPU memory. This resizable bar technology will also be present in the models without Max-Q configuration and will be compatible with both Intel and AMD. There will be Max-Q variants of all these three models featured.

Dynamic Boost combines the available power between CPU, GPU and memory to adjust to the needs of each game in real time, thus improving performance performance.

The first notebooks with these new s RTX 30 will arrive on the market from 26 from January:

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ASUS ROG Flow X13, ROG Zephyrus, ROG Strix – gaming laptops with AMD Cezanne-H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, RTX 3070 and RTX 3080

The presentation day of the new AMD Ryzen processors has arrived 5000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards 3000 for laptops – we had to wait two years for the new generation and we hope that this year’s laptops will be much better in many respects than previous gaming models. The first major manufacturer to present the new line-up for this year is the Taiwanese company ASUS. The manufacturer has prepared a number of both new and improved laptop models. Perhaps the biggest surprise is the fact that all this year’s Republic of Gamers notebooks were prepared in cooperation with AMD. Thus, all models described today are powered by AMD Ryzen processors 5000 from the family of APU Cezanne-H. The second surprise is the ROG Flow X laptop 12, which although not based on Intel chips, presents the most ambitious idea for an eGPU station combined with a docking station.

ASUS at CES 2021 presented a rich line-up of gaming laptops from the ROG Strix and ROG Zephyrus lines. The most interesting novelty seems to be the ROG Flow X 13 with an innovative approach to the eGPU theme. All laptops will be powered by AMD Cezanne-H processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards 3000.

The following models of gaming laptops will be available this year: ASUS ROG Flow X 13, ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE, ROG Zephyus G 15 (2021), ROG Zephyrus G 14 (2021), ROG Strix G (2021), ROG Strix SCAR 15 (2021) and ROG Strix SCAR 17 (2021). All models will be equipped with AMD Cezanne-H processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards 3000. Interestingly, this time Ryzen systems 5000 – H will be “anointed” with liquid metal – Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut was applied not only to the APU itself, but also to the capacitors. Something every year ago was impossible for the manufacturer, this year it became possible. We will see how the liquid metal will affect the Cezanne APU temperatures, because last year’s Renoir was definitely not the coolest.

At the beginning we will discuss the most interesting novelty, i.e. ASUS ROG Flow X 13. The sales set will include a laptop, power supply and a special eGPU ROG XG Mobile GPU station. However, it is not based on the Thunderbolt 3/4 interface, but on a specially designed PCI Express 3.0 x8 connector. What is the bandwidth of such a solution? ASUS declares the level 63 Gb / s using PCI Express 3.0 x8 connector. For comparison, on the Thunderbolt 4 interface, the bandwidth does not exceed 32 Gb / s. So I’m talking about over 50% more bandwidth than new graphics cards Ampere from NVIDIA will definitely use it. It is also the first of its kind to bypass Intel processors, instead focusing on the more energy-efficient AMD Cezanne-H units. The set includes processors such as AMD Ryzen 7 5800 HS, AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HS or a special version of AMD Ryzen 9 5980 HS, prepared exclusively for the ASUS ROG Flow X laptop 13. The laptop itself is in fact a convertible device, in which we can rotate the screen by a close angle 360 degrees.

Specification	ASUS ROG Flow X 13	ASUS ROG XG Mobile eGPU
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5700 HS AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HS AMD Ryzen 9 5980 HS TDP to 45 In	–
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB GDDR6	Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16 GB GDDR6
RAM	To 32 GB RAM LPDDR4x 4266 MHz, Dual Channel Solder memory	–
Disk	512 GB / 1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2160	–
Matrix	13, 4 “1920 x 1200 pixels, 16: 10 IPS, 120 Hz, 100% sRGB 13, 4 “3840 x 2400 pixels, 15: 10 IPS, 60 Hz, 116 % sRGB	–
Connectors	2x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen.2 (DP + PD) 1x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.2 1x HDMI 2.0 1x 3.5mm audio jack 1x PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot	1x DisplayPort 1.4 1x HDMI (2.0 or 2.1) 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 4x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.2
Battery	62 Wh	–
Power Supply	100 In (USB-C)	280 In (Built-in in eGPU)

The notebook itself looks more like an ultrabook. This is an even slimmer version of last year’s ROG Zephyrus G 13. The maximum device thickness is 15 , 8 mm, and the weight of the laptop is only 1.3 kg. Despite this, inside there are not only 8-core and 16 – AMD Ryzen threaded processors 5000, but also a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX card 1650. The custom PCI Express 3.0 x8 connector is located on the left side of the device. Fortunately, it does not take up too much space, and in addition, the eGPU ROG XG Mobile GPU station itself is also extremely slim. It weighs a kilogram and thanks to the built-in stand, it can also be placed vertically. The station inside has a built-in NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card 3080 (There were also mentions of RTX at the ASUS presentation 3090, but I still have to confirm this information directly with the manufacturer), the cooling system based on the steam chamber and the power supply 280 W. As with typical laptops, the eGPU station will include the GeForce RTX 3080 Based on Ampere GA Core 104 with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

Station The eGPU ROG XG Mobile GPU is not only a base for a graphics card, but also a docking station that offers additional ports. The ROG Flow X laptop alone 13 has quite a lot of them, but with an additional station at our disposal we get even more connectors: 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI (we are not sure if we are talking about HDMI 2.0 or HDMI 2.1), network Ethernet RJ – 45 and four full USB 3.2 Type A Gen.2 connectors. The sale will include both full sets, including a laptop and ROG XG Mobile GPU station in the package, as well as sets with the notebook itself. Prices are not known yet, but sales will start in the first quarter.

The refreshed ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo notebook will also be available 15 SE. Structurally, it will be the same equipment as the models from last year. There will be some changes, however. First of all, instead of Intel processors, we get AMD Ryzen chips 5000 – H. In the case of a graphics card, we can count on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX chip 3080 with TDP In the default version. Therefore, it will not be an energy-saving version of Max-Q, but it will also lack the top TDP variants 150 W. Notebook will offer one NVIDIA functionality called Dynamic Boost 2.0, which will increase the TDP to the level 130 W. Another change will be the possibility to choose a 4K matrix with refreshing 120 Hz – this is a big step forward compared to the base 4K screens, which previously offered refreshing in laptops 60 Hz. The second variant of the laptop will offer a Full HD screen with refresh 300 Hz. 4K Screen 120 Hz will offer 100% Adobe RGB space coverage while Full HD 300 Hz supports 100% sRGB.

Specification	ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 14 (2021)	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 15 (2021)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5700 H AMD Ryzen 9 5900 H	AMD Ryzen 5000 – H	AMD Ryzen 5000 – H
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16 GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 x0 Max-Q Design	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 x0 Max-Q Design
RAM	To 32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz 1x SO-DIMM (16 GB) + 16 GB Solder Dual Channel	To 32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz, Dual Channel	To 32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz, Dual Channel
Disc	2x SSD 1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe, RAID 0	1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe	1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
Matrix	15, 6 “3840 x 2160 Pixels IPS, 120 Hz , 100% Adobe RGB 15, 6 “1920 x 1080 Pixels IPS, 300 Hz, 100% sRGB 14 “ScreenPad Plus 3840 x 1100 pixels IPS, 60 Hz	14, 1 “2560 x 1440 pixels IPS, 60 Hz, 100% sRGB 14, 1 “1920 x 1080 pixels IPS, 144 Hz, 100% sRGB	15, 6 “2560 x 1440 pixels IPS, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-P3
Connectors	1x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen.2 (DP 1.4, PD) 2x USB 3.1 Type A Gen.2 1x USB 3.1 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.1 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 1x microSD card reader 1x 3.5 mm audio-jack	1x USB 3.1 Type C Gen.2 (DP 1.4, PD) 1x USB 3.1 Type C Gen.1 2x USB 3.1 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0 1x 3.5mm audio-jack	1x USB 3.1 type C Gen.2 (DP 1.4, PD) 1x USB 3.1 Type C Gen.1 2x USB 3.1 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0 1x 3.5 audio-jack mm
Battery	90 Wh	76 Wh	?
Power Supply	280 In 100 In USB-C (optional)	180 In	?
Weight	2.4 kg	1.6 kg	1.9 kg

Notebooks will also be refreshed ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 13 and ROG Zephyrus G 14. However, the larger changes concern the latter model, which in this year’s version offers a design identical to the smaller ROG Zephyrus G 14. The outer cover looks interesting. For Zephyrus G 13, white LEDs are placed there as standard, which can be personalized into various pictures or inscriptions using a dedicated application. ON ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 14 (ROG Zephyrus G 14 will also receive such variants) in the same place will be placed colorful LEDs, which will combine to form characteristic, illuminated stripes, smoothly mixing different colors. The effect is not too intrusive, but interesting enough to attract attention. In the case of components, ASUS was not too keen on giving details. We know that both laptops will offer AMD Ryzen processors 5000 – H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards 3000 in Max-Q Design editions. New to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 15 (2021) will use a matrix with a resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels, 165 Hz refresh rate (with Adaptive-Sync support) and 100% coverage of DCI-P3 color space. Both ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 14 (2021) how i ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 14 (2021) will be offered in black and white.

Specification	ASUS ROG Strix G 15	ASUS ROG Strix G 17	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5000 APU Cezanne-H	AMD Ryzen 5000 Cezanne-H APU	AMD Ryzen 7 5800 H AMD Ryzen 9 5900 H AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HX	AMD Ryzen 7 5800 H AMD Ryzen 9 5900 H AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HX
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16 G	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16 G
RAM	To 64 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (2x SO-DIMM), Dual Channel	To 64 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (2x SO-DIMM), Dual Channel	To 64 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (2x SO-DIMM), Dual Channel	To 64 GB DDR4 3090 MHz (2x SO-DIMM), Dual Channel
Disc	2x 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe	2x 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe	2x 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe	2x 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
Matrix	15, 6 “2650 x 1440 IPS, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-P3 15, 6 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 300 Hz, 100% sRGB 15, 6 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 360 Hz, 100% DCI-P3	17, 3 “2560 x 1440 IPS, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-p3 17, 3 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 300 Hz, 100% sRGB 17, 3 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 360 Hz, 100% DCI-P3	15, 6 “2560 x 1440 IPS, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-P3 15, 6 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 300 Hz, 100% sRGB 15, 6 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 360 Hz, 100 % DCI-P3	16, 3 “2560 x 1440 IPS, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-P3 17, 3 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 300 Hz, 100% sRGB 17, 3 “1920 x 1080 IPS, 360 Hz, 100% DCI-P3
Keyboard	Scissor Keyboard, RGB LED	Scissor Keyboard, RGB LED	Mechanical Keyboard with Optical Switches, RGB LED	Mechanical keyboard with optical switches, RGB LED
Connectors	1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen.2 (DP 1.4) 3x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0b 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 1x 3.5mm audio jack	1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen.2 (DP 1.4) 3x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0 b 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 1x audio jack 3 , 5 mm	1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen.2 (DP 1.4) 3x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0b 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 1x 3.5mm audio-jack	1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen.2 (DP 1.4) 3x USB 3.2 Type A Gen.1 1x HDMI 2.0b 1x Ethernet RJ – 45 1x 3.5 audio-jack mm
Battery	90 Wh	90 Wh	90 Wh	90 Wh

There will also be four ASUS ROG Strix laptops, respectively: ROG Strix G 15, ROG Strix G 17, ROG Strix SCAR 15 and ROG Strix SCAR 17. They offer a slightly refreshed design, incl. replaceable housing elements right next to the hinge or slimmer frames, at the same time increasing the body to screen ratio from 81 to 85%. For ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 14 and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 one of the most noticeable novelties will be the implementation of a mechanical keyboard with low-profile optical switches. All laptops are based on AMD Ryzen processors 5000 – H (in the case of ROG Strix SCAR you will also be able to choose models from AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HX, factory overclocked) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards 3000. The matrices will include Full HD IPS panels 300 / 360 Hz as well as Quad HD refresh 165 Hz and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. All of these ROG Strix and ROG Zephyrus laptops will have Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal applied to AMD Cezanne-H APUs.

Source: PurePC.pl

CES: Asus shows a thin notebook with a strong external graphics card

The RoG Flow X is convincing at first glance 13 as a mobile device: The 1.5 centimeter flat notebook weighs 1.3 kilograms and comes with a 13, 4-inch screen in the work-friendly 16: 10 – format therefore – depending on the version with full HD + resolution and 120 Hz or with a little more than 4K. Both are touch screens; thanks to 360 – degree hinges, the X 13 alternatively use as notebook or tablet.

Despite the high mobility, the performance is not neglected: Asus builds both a Ryzen processor of the recently introduced 5000 generation (up to for Ryzen 9 5980 HS) as well as Nvidia’s mid-range GPU GeForce GTX 1650. Such a combination is good – unlike many others 13 -Zöller with integrated graphics units – for 3D games in full HD resolution, but is only available in a few other compact notebooks such as Razer’s Blade Stealth 13 intended.

The compact eGPU XG Mobile contains graphics chips up to the mobile GeForce RTX 3080.

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With the RoG Flow X 13 But that’s not all: Asus also equips it with a proprietary eGPU connector. With eight PCIe 3.0 lines, this offers more bandwidth than Thunderbolt, especially since the external GPU does not have to share the bandwidth: All other components in the eGPU housing are connected via separate USB lines. While Thunderbolt docks usually have monstrous dimensions because conventional desktop graphics cards are used in them, Asus takes a different approach: The eGPU, dubbed XG Mobile, is hardly larger than two DVD cases on top of each other. Nevertheless, it houses a 280 watt power supply and, depending on the model, mobile GPUs capable of ray tracing new mobile GeForce RTX – 1800 – series up to the top model GeForce RTX 3080.

How this combination works in practice will have to be seen as soon as the RoG Flow X 13 comes on the market – from February onwards at prices from 1500 Euro (without eGPU) should be the case. However, conceptual precautions have been taken: When the eGPU is connected, the Nvidia chip in the notebook is deactivated so that the cooling system can fully concentrate on the Ryzen CPU.

G 14 2.0 & G 15 If you don’t want to do without an RTX graphics chip on the go, a new edition of the RoG Zephyrus G will be released soon in the trade – also with Ryzen 5000 and GeForce RTX 3000. In addition, Asus provides the 10 – Zöller with the larger 15, 6 inch brother RoG Zephyrus G 14 to the side – with the same CPUs, but thicker GPUs up to GeForce RTX 3080 in the maximum configuration. The matrix LED display AniMe Matrix on the outside of the lid is still only available in the G 14 – and there, as usual, not in all models. Asus has not yet announced prices or launch dates of the two Zephyrus notebooks.

The Asus RoG Strix Scar 17 you get with Ryzen 9 5980 HK and GeForce RTX 3080.

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The combination of Ryzen processors and Nvidia graphics chips are also found in the Strix series of gaming notebooks. The RoG Strix Scar 17 should be available in January at prices from 1800 Euro start, the little brother RoG Strix Scar 15 shortly afterwards 1500 Euro. Both offer keyboards with mechanical switches and, in selected configurations, Full HD screens with 300 Hz refresh rate ; with the Scar G 15 there is also an option with a strong color 165 – Hz panel with WQHD resolution. The interior of both is up to Ryzen 9 5900 HX, GeForce RTX 3080 and 32 GByte DDR4 memory.

In the notebooks RoG Strix G 15 (from 360 Euro) and G 17 (from 1500 Euro) there is the same HX processor, but at best the GeForce RTX 3070. They should also appear in stores in the course of the first quarter.

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Asus ROG Flow X13 Is a Ryzen 2-in-1 With a Wild eGPU Dock

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Asus is making its first convertible gaming 2-in-1, with an eGPU-shaped twist. At CES 2021 today, the company announced the ROG Flow X13, a slim gaming notebook also designed for creative use. But the big surprise is the XG Mobile external GPU that is also a charger, with a proprietary connector to squeeze as much performance as possible from Nvidia’s RTX 30-series mobile GPUs. It will release in Q1 of this year but pricing of both the X13 and XG Mobile dock (an optional accessory) were not immediately available.

Asus ROG Flow X13 Specs

CPU	Up to AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS
GPU	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 (internal), Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 (XG Mobile)
RAM	Up to 32GB LPDDR4x-4266
Storage	512GB or 1TB M.2 2230 PCIe SSD
Display	13.4-inch, 16:10 IPS touchscreen, either FHD at 120 Hz or 4K at 60 Hz
Networking	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Battery	62Wh
Size	11.8 x 8.78 x 0.59 inches
Weight	Flow X13: 2.87 pounds; XG Mobile: 2.2 pounds
Availability	Q1 2021

The laptop on its own is 0.59 inches thick and weighs 2.87 pounds, with options for either a 1080p resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate or a 4K screen at 60 Hz. Either way, it’s a touch display, (which makes sense for a 2-in-1 with tablet and tent modes), in the 16:10 aspect ratio.

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The system is powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen processors, with up to 32GB of LPDDR4x RAM at 4,266MHZ and up to 1TB of PCIe SSD storage. For when you’re away from the dock, there’s an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650.

Asus XG Mobile eGPU

For enthusiasts, the interest will lie with the introduction of the XG Mobile eGPU, a 2.2-pound combination external graphics card, dock and power brick with up to a mobile RTX 3080. It adds extra USB ports, an Ethernet jack and display outputs (allowing for up to four monitors in total between the devices) and is also a 280W power adapter.

All of that connects to the laptop with the XG Mobile interface, a custom solution that, at the moment, only works with the Flow X13. Asus claims the connection, which uses over 67 wires in the cable, reaches PCIe 3.0 speeds of 63 Gbps, faster than Thunderbolt 4 eGPUs. That should mean better performance than a standard eGPU, though this is a mobile graphics card, and you can’t swap it out.

(Image credit: Asus)

On the laptop, Asus claims that custom cooling will provide drops of 7 degrees Celsius on the CPU and 8 degrees Celsius on the GPU, though this machine has different parts and a new chassis that wasn’t available in last year’s products.

The questions about this device, without an attempt to try it ourselves, are many. How many people will splurge on both the 2-in-1 laptop and the additional XG Mobile? How much better will the XG Mobile truly be over an eGPU? Is there an appetite for a mobile eGPU?

Many of these questions we hope to answer soon, once we have the chance to test the Flow 13, along with the XG Mobile, ourselves.

Acer Predator Triton 300SE: The first 14-inch gamer from Acer

With the Predator Triton 300 SE, Acer has its first gaming notebook with – inch display that is expected to start March at a price from 1. 399 euros come in stores and of course on the latest hardware Components will put. This merges high performance and a compact design.

The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE relies on a lean 17, 9 mm full metal housing, which with a total weight of just 1.7 kg proves to be quite compact and light and therefore fully in line with the current trend. The design is minimalist and timeless, the surface is satined and therefore slightly roughened, which should ensure a good feel.

Under the hood there is of course the latest technology, which was just introduced by Intel and NVIDIA. Specifically, an Intel Core i7 processor works inside the 010. Core generation from the H 35 – Series that is fired at up to 5.0 GHz. He is supported by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2021 in the energy-saving Max-Q design.

Acer uses a two-chamber system cooling, each with its own aero blade fan. Thanks to the further optimized wing tips of the fan blades, the system should be up to 10% can work more effectively and still act quietly. Thanks to the vortex flow technology, the heat pipes and air openings are strategically placed and should ensure an aerodynamic flow inside the housing and also improve the cooling of other important components such as the voltage converters.

The display measures the said 010 inches in its diagonal and offers a native Full HD resolution of 1. 920 x 1. 080 pixels and a refresh rate of fast 144 Hz. The integrated 60 – Wh battery should provide runtimes of up to ten hours. Killer network chips and WiFi 6 round off the overall package. On the connection side, numerous modern connections such as Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen2 and HDMI 2.1 are offered. Even a backlit 3-zone RGB keyboard and DTS-certified speakers have made it into the compact gaming machine.

From March the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE at a recommended retail price from 1 399 Euro. Then there will certainly be a corresponding test with us.

XMG updates NEO and PRO

Tonight will be dominated by new notebook presentations, which will be necessary in the course of the presentation of the new Ryzen processors and above all the new, mobile GeForce RTX models. XMG is no exception and updates the NEO 15 and NEO 17 as well as the PRO models. The former not only receive the GeForce RTX graphics units, but also Ryzen 5000 CPUs are used.

XMG NEO offer up to RTX 3080

For the best possible mobile gaming performance, the two new XMG NEO 15 and 17 offer in the current E 21 – Update up to GeForce RTX 3080 can be equipped. As usual, the equipment at XMG can be flexibly adapted so that RTX 3070 or 3060 are also available. All models are installed as a powerful Max-P version and have a TGP of 135 (RTX 3080), 125 (RTX 3070) and 115 W plus a dynamic Boost from further 15 W At the same time, the E 21 – Version the new Ryzen CPUs up to the Ryzen 9 5900 H are used, so that a maximum of eight Cezanne cores with 3.3 to 4.6 GHz are launched. The TDP is specified by Schenker with up to 54 W.

In order to keep the powerful hardware at an adequate temperature, XMG relies on an optimized cooling system. This relies on composite heat pipes and a mm high fan. So the volume should be kept within limits. The XMG NEO 15 measures 359, 8 x 243 x 26 mm and weighs 2, 1 kg, while the NEO 17 395, 7 x 260, 8 x 27, 27 mm tall and weighs 2.5 kg. Inside each work a 90 Wh strong battery, which is at least for office use should ensure proper running times.

For the displays, the buyer has the choice between a 240 Hz fast FullHD model and a 165 Hz fast WQHD variant. Both panels are based on IPS technology and should cover 95% of the sRGB color space.

NEO-typical is also the optomechanical keyboard with tactile silent switches and an actuation force of 60 g (cN) with the party. This could already convince in our test of the first generation.

The XMG NEO 15 starts at a price of 1 699 Euro , while the NEO 17 at 1. 749 Euro starts.

XMG PRO: Slimmer, but with Max-Q

In addition to the NEO series, the PRO models are also getting a refresh. Due to the compact design with just under 20 mm high case and the even more mobile orientation, however, no Ryzen 5000 processors are used here, but Schenker remains with the proven Core i7 – 10870H. The new NVIDIA GeForce RTX – 3080 – and 3070 – graphics cards in the Max-Q- Built in design. The TGP is here at 90 W, there is also one 15 W comprehensive boost.

With the PRO 15 XMG uses either an OLED panel with UHD resolution and full coverage of the DCI-P3 color space or two FullHD IPS variants – one with 144 Hz and one with 300 Hz as the maximum Repetition rate. The 17 – inch variant is also available with a UHD OLED panel, which then completely covers the AdobeRGB color space as a special feature. There is an IPS FullHD version with 260 Hz.

Inside you can up to two M.2 SSDs can be installed, while a maximum of 64 GB of RAM are possible. In terms of connectivity, there is Thunderbolt 3, Mini DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1. Three USB-A ports, Gigabit LAN and Wi-Fi 6, a microSD card reader connected via UHS-II and separate connections for microphone and headphones round off the portfolio. The battery has a capacity of 73 Wh.

The XMG Pro 15 starts at a price of 1 949 Euro. For the larger 17 inch – Variants must be planned at least 1. 979 Euro.

In addition to its premium Aorus notebooks, Gigabyte would like to increasingly appeal to mainstream gamers with the new G5 and G7 generation of its gaming notebooks, who use their devices for all purposes, from university to work to streaming. Gigabyte does not rely on the new Ryzen processors at this point, but uses the 10. Generation of the Intel core processors. In addition to the i7 – 10870 H with eight cores is available as cheaper Alternative also variants with a Core i5 – 10500 H, the has six cores. The built-in graphics unit is much more important for gamers. Gigabyte will be relying on the new GeForce RTX 2021 with 6 GB of video memory, which was only introduced this evening.

The second new product from the mainstream series is the brand new A5 and A7 models, in which Gigabyte is for the first time in the middle class on AMD processors, more precisely the brand new Ryzen 5000 – CPUs set . In the A5 X1, the R9 – 70 H or the R7 – 5800 H for use with a GeForce RTX 3060 be combined. In the A5 K1, however, it is the AMD R7 – 5600 H or the R5 – 5600 H, which an RTX 3060 stands by your side. Another variant will be the Gigabyte A7 K1, which is also based on a GeForce RTX 3060 can access.

In terms of other equipment, there are extensive similarities between the A and G series. All models have FullHD panels as displays, which are based on IPS technology and optionally with 240 or 144 Hz ans Work go. Gigabyte specifies NTSC as the only color space whose coverage is 72% should be.

Data can be saved on M.2 or 2.5-inch SSDs or HDDs. In terms of connection, there are three USB-A ports, one each USB 3.2 Gen2, Gen1 and USB 2.0. There is also a Type-C port that also outputs DisplayPort 1.4. Wired 2.5G Ethernet is offered, while wireless maximum 493. 11 AX with from the Lot is.

All models can use a battery with 48, 96 Wh, which should lead to very short runtimes, especially under load.

Gigabyte has not yet given any information on prices and availability.

Everything you need to know about laptops: The notebook FAQ!

Our Notebook FAQ helps you not to lose track. There we show which notebooks are currently the best choice – regardless of whether it is about the pure performance or the price-performance ratio.

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Model	Cores / Threads	Base / Boost	Cache	GPU	TDP
Ryzen 9 5980 HX	8 / 16	3.3 / 4.8 GHz	20 MB	Vega 8	45 + W
Ryzen 9 5980 HS	8th / 16	3.0 / 4.8 GHz	20 MB	Vega 8	35 W
Ryzen 9 5900 HX	8th / 16	3.3 / 4.6 GHz	20 MB	Vega 8	45 + W
Ryzen 9 5900 HS	8th / 16	3.0 / 4.6 GHz	20 MB	Vega 8	35 W
Ryzen 7 5800H	8th / 16	3.2 / 4.8 GHz	20 MB	Vega 8	45 W
Ryzen 7 5800 HS	8 / 16	2.8 / 4.8 GHz	20 MB	Vega 8	35 W
Ryzen 5 5600 H	6 / 12	3.3 / 4.2 GH z	19 MB	Vega 6	45 W
Ryzen 5 5600 HS	6 / 12	3.0 / 4.2 GHz	19 MB	Vega 6	35 W
Ryzen 7 5800 U	8th / 12	1.9 / 4.4 GHz	20 MB	Vega 8	15 W
Ryzen 7 5700 U	8th / 12	1.8 / 4.3 GHz	12 MB	Vega 8	15 W
Ryzen 5 5600 U	6 / 12	2.3 / 4.2 GHz	19 MB	Vega 7	15 W
Ryzen 5 5500 U	6 / 12	2.1 / 4.0 GHz	11 MB	Vega 6	15 W
Ryzen 3 5300 U	4/8	2.6 / 3.8 GHz	6 MB	Vega 5	15 W

Template	Architecture	Core / thread	Freq. Base	Freq. Boost	Cache	TDP
Ryzen 5000 series H
Ryzen 9 5980 HX	Zen 3	8 / 16	3.3 GHz	4.8 GHz	20 MB	45 W +
Ryzen 9 5980 HS	Zen 3	8 / 16	3 GHz	4.8 GHz	20 MB	35 W
Ryzen 9 5900 HX	Zen 3	8 / 16	3.3 GHz	4.6 GHz	20 MB	45 W +
Ryzen 9 5900 HS	Zen 3	8 / 16	3 GHz	4.6 GHz	20 MB	35 W
Ryzen 7 5800 H	Zen 3	8 / 16	3.2 GHz	4.4 GHz	20 MB	45 W
Ry zen 7 5600 HS	Zen 3	8 / 16	2.8 GHz	4.4 GHz	20 MB	35 W
Ryzen 5 5600 H	Zen 3	6 / 12	3.3 G Hz	4.2 GHz	19 MB	45 W
Ryzen 5 5600 HS	Zen 3	6 / 12	3 GHz	4.2 GHz	19 MB	35 W
Ryzen 5000 U series
Ryzen 7 5800 U	Zen 3	8 / 16	1.9 GHz	4.4 GHz	20 MB	15 W
Ryzen 7 5700 U	Zen 2	8 / 16	1 , 8 GHz	4.3 GHz	8MB	15 W
Ryzen 5 5600 U	Zen 3	6 / 12	2.3 GHz	4.2 GHz	17 MB	15 W
Ryzen 5 5500 U	Zen 2	6 / 12	2.1 GHz	4 GHz	8MB	15 W
Ryzen 3 5300 U	Zen 2	4/8	2.6 GHz	3.8 GHz	8MB	15 W

AMD RYZEN 5000 H Series
PROCESSOR	ARCHITECTURE	CORES /THREADS
GHZ BASE	GHZ BOOST	CACHE	TDP
							AMD Ryzen 9 5980 HX	Zen 3	8 / 16	3.3 GHz	4.8 GHz	20 MB	50 W +
AMD Ryzen 9 5980 HS	Zen 3	8 / 16	3.0 GHz	4.8 GHz	19 MB	35 W
AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HX	Zen 3	8 / 16	3.3 GHz	4.6 GHz	45 W +
AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HS	Zen 3
8 / 19	3.0 GHz	4.6 GHz	19 MB	37 W
AMD Ryzen 7 5800 H	8 / 16	3.2 GHz	4.4 GHz
45 W
AMD Ryzen 7 5800 HS	Zen 3	8 / 16	2.8 GHz	4.4 GHz	20 MB	35 W
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 H	Zen 3
6 / 14	3.3 GHz	4.2 GHz	19 MB	45 W
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 HS	Zen 3	6 / 12	3.0 GHz	4.2 GHz	19 MB	37 W

The RTX 3060 of notebooks will perform more than an RTX 2080 Super and that a PS5

The RTX 3070 promises gaming 1440 pa 90 FPS

The RTX 3080 will have 16 GB GDDR6 and will move games in 1440 p Ultra to more than 100 FPS

The third generation of Max-Q technology will use AI to improve performance and consumption

Asus ROG Flow X13 Specs

Asus XG Mobile eGPU

XMG NEO offer up to RTX 3080

XMG PRO: Slimmer, but with Max-Q

Everything you need to know about laptops: The notebook FAQ!

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The RTX 3080 will have 16 GB GDDR6 and will move games in 1440 p Ultra to more than 100 FPS

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Specifications of all AMD RYZEN processors 5000 H for high-performance notebooks

AMD boasts that the Ryzen 5000 “HX” are the world’s best processors for gaming laptops