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Intel Core i7-8705G with Vega M Shows Impressive Scores
As you all know, Intel has released their Frankenstein chip, that 4 core 8 threaded Core i7-8705G with that multi-chip module with AMD, by adding a Radeon RX Vega M GL GPU (which has its own 4GB HBM).
The bro's at hothardware have been able to pull some numbers with the proc/gpu combo and compared it to a similar laptop with GeForce MX 150. So the XPS 15 2-In-1 we tested here was configured with a Core i7-8705G processor (3.1GHz base, 4.1GHz boost), the aforementioned Radeon RX Vega M GL graphics engine, 16GB of DDR4 memory, and an ultra-fast NVMe SSD.
At a full HD resolution, the the XPS 15 2-in-1 could manage an average frame rate of nearly 35 frames per second with High image quality settings enabled
If you take a similar 8th generation Core system with Intel's own integrated UHD 620 graphics, even at medium quality settings, the Intel UHD 620 would only manage about 8 frames per second. However if you take it up a notch and go for a 8th generation Core processor paired with an NVIDIA MX 150 GPU, that solution would get roughly 23 frames per second measured at High IQ settings. The XPS 15 2-in-1 will begin shipping in the Spring with a starting price of $1,299.
Um yeah, I'm still calling it a Frankenstein chip ;)
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#5512019 Posted on: 01/18/2018 04:51 PM
I'd love to see what kind of framerates that machine can achieve with popular eSports titles, such as LoL, Dota2, CSGO, etc.
as good as it is to hit 30+ frames on high - i wonder if it could reach triple digits with less demanding titles that are played as eSports
I'd love to see what kind of framerates that machine can achieve with popular eSports titles, such as LoL, Dota2, CSGO, etc.
as good as it is to hit 30+ frames on high - i wonder if it could reach triple digits with less demanding titles that are played as eSports
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#5512113 Posted on: 01/18/2018 10:13 PM
What is better from cooling point of view, 2 chips with lesser TDP, or 1 with big?
I always thought for dividing power and 2 chips solution would be better
Assuming the total TDP of both solutions are the same and the total surface area of the chips are the same, it theoretically doesn't make much of a difference.
In practice though it is better to have the heat more concentrated as, with a good design, it allows you to to have shorter length of heat pipes (slightly more effective and easier/cheaper to manufacture), larger relative space dedicated to a radiator and fan (assuming marketing doesn't force a smaller "sexier" chassis), and the heat sources can be kept away from other components. Granted some of the advantages I listed may be countered by the chips being hotter due to their proximity to each other thus requiring the larger radiator to keep the temps down, reducing the overall net benefit.
What is better from cooling point of view, 2 chips with lesser TDP, or 1 with big?
I always thought for dividing power and 2 chips solution would be better
Assuming the total TDP of both solutions are the same and the total surface area of the chips are the same, it theoretically doesn't make much of a difference.
In practice though it is better to have the heat more concentrated as, with a good design, it allows you to to have shorter length of heat pipes (slightly more effective and easier/cheaper to manufacture), larger relative space dedicated to a radiator and fan (assuming marketing doesn't force a smaller "sexier" chassis), and the heat sources can be kept away from other components. Granted some of the advantages I listed may be countered by the chips being hotter due to their proximity to each other thus requiring the larger radiator to keep the temps down, reducing the overall net benefit.
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#5512139 Posted on: 01/18/2018 11:47 PM
That looks like a fairly decent performer for that smaller, portable type of device. 35 FPS on High in one of the more demanding games out there is pretty good, especially compared to the competition. This should handle most of the games on the market at High or better settings, just not the most demanding ones graphics wise.
That looks like a fairly decent performer for that smaller, portable type of device. 35 FPS on High in one of the more demanding games out there is pretty good, especially compared to the competition. This should handle most of the games on the market at High or better settings, just not the most demanding ones graphics wise.
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#5512172 Posted on: 01/19/2018 02:18 AM
I would love to see 35W TDP variant, for very small Akasa Euler like passively cooled small computers with finally decent GPU performance for old games at least..
I would love to see 35W TDP variant, for very small Akasa Euler like passively cooled small computers with finally decent GPU performance for old games at least..
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Finally. A convertible with decent GPU. Been waiting for it a few years. Not for gaming but 3D work.