Reviewing RTX 3080 Laptop with external docks "ROG FLOW X13" reviews

　Speaking of ASUS, many people think of self -made PC parts and gaming displays, but they are also manufacturers that have released many "sharp" notebook PCs in their performance and appearance.The latest gaming notebook PC “ROG FLOW X13” will be released this spring.

　AMD's Ryzen 9 series for CPU, GPU and NVIDIA's "GeForce GTX 1650 MAX-Q" are mobile gaming notes, but "GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop" built-in external GPU dock "Rog XG Mobile"It is an extremely unique product that can enable significant power up by installing it.

　In this article, let's use a "Rog Flow X13" sample equipment equipped with a 3,840 x 2,400 display to approach its performance.

Demonstrated a performance approaching the desktop PC with a dedicated GPU dock

　The “ROG FLOW X13” has two models depending on the recruitment specifications, and the CPU is equipped with “Ryzen 9 5900HS”.AMD is the latest 8 core / 16 thread CPU, and the performance as a mobile notebook PC is origami.

　In addition, the memory capacity is 32 (16) GB, and the storage is 1TB (512GB) NVME SSD, which is a specification like a high -end notebook PC.

　The GPU equipped with the main unit is "GeForce GTX 1650 MAX-Q" for entry gaming.Although it is a little weak against CPU and memory, it is possible to experience some games without external GPU docks.

　The body size is 298.7 x 223.2x15.95mm, weighs about 1.35kg.The display resolution is 3840 x 2400 dots slightly wider than 4K, and one feature is that it uses a panel with an aspect ratio of 16:10.Overall, it is quite useful as a high -spec PC that can be used on mobile, especially when you want to take advantage of the high -CPU's high processing power.

　By the way, as mentioned at the beginning, the true value of this product is demonstrated by installing the bundled external GPU dock "Rog XG Mobile".Because it is necessary to supply power to the dock, an environment that can take power from the outlet is required, but the GPU switches to "GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop" significantly improves performance.

　The dock is about 1 kg of total weight, about 2 even when combined with the PC itself..It will be 35kg, which can be carried around.After connecting the dock to the power supply, insert the "Rog XG Mobile Interface" cable into the main unit and lock the PC GPU.At this time, the PC is turned on, and there is no need to restart after switching.

　In addition, since the power is supplied from the dock to the PC, it is okay to carry the power adapter separately when using the dock.

　The strength of the “ROG FLOW X13” is that it can be used as a high -spec mobile notebook PC in places where the power is not removed, and as a gaming PC that can play PC games in places where you can take power.Utilizing the high CPU processing ability in both state, it may be possible to use it for creative use such as video editing.

Verify the performance of "Rog Flow X13"

　Let's check the performance with some game benchmarks.The trial machine is equipped with "Ryzen 9 5900hs" on the CPU, and the GPU driver is the latest "461" at the time of writing the manuscript..I used 40 ".

　The first is the official benchmark test of "Final Fantasy XIV: Jet Black Villains".

　Next, check out the benchmark score for the higher load "FINAL FANTASY XV Windows Edition".

　Next, I tried the in -game benchmark mode in the “highest” state of “Rainbow Six Siege”.

　Of course, the effects of using the external GPU on any benchmark are very easy to understand, and it can be said that it can demonstrate extremely high performance as a gaming desktop PC.If you're looking for a high -performance gaming notebook, you're sure you have the potential to be considered as one of the options without complaints.

"I want to carry it, but I also want performance" powerful gaming note that answers selfishness

　When purchasing a gaming notebook PC, "whether to take performance or lightness" is a major problem.I think that there are many users who want to carry a laptop PC type, but do not want to compromise on the performance, but "Rog Flow X13" can be a solution to such selfishness.

　Weight 1 in scenes where docks are not required.As a 3kg mobile notebook PC, a small trip or return home 2.As a 5kg gaming notebook PC, it can respond flexibly according to the scene, and there is no complaint about performance.Especially for users who want to finish a mobile notebook PC and gaming notebook PC, it seems to be the optimal option.