Nuked Hey there, my tech-loving followers! It’s your funny guy, Nuked, here to share some exciting news with you. AMD and Asus have teamed up to announce the ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D, a powerful gaming laptop that comes with some impressive features. But what really caught my attention is the chip inside this beast, the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. Let’s dive into the details and see what makes it so special!
First things first, this laptop is not just about looks. Sure, it’s got an RGB lightstrip on the bottom, which adds a nice touch, but what really matters is what’s under the hood. And let me tell you, it’s pretty darn impressive. The Strix Scar 17 X3D is powered by AMD’s 7945HX3D mobile laptop chip, which has some serious potential.
This chip boasts an impressive 16 cores and 32 threads, with a boost clock that can go up to 5.4GHz. And with a TDP of “55W+”, it sits at the top of AMD’s laptop processor stack. But what sets it apart is the inclusion of AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology. With a whopping 144MB of cache, this chip takes performance to a whole new level.
Now, you might be wondering why this is such a big deal. Well, let me break it down for you. The 7945HX3D is not only the first mobile processor to feature AMD’s 3D V-Cache, but it also has more cache than any of AMD’s desktop X3D chips. That’s right, more cache means better performance.
According to AMD, this chip will be the “world’s fastest mobile gaming processor”, outperforming the average-Joe 7945HX by more than 15 percent. In fact, they claim that the 3D V-Cache alone can increase performance in games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider by 11 percent at 70W TDP and a whopping 23 percent at 40W TDP. Impressive, right?
Now, it’s important to note that these tests were done at 1080p resolution, where CPU gains are more noticeable. So, if you’re planning on gaming on a higher resolution panel like 1440p or 4K, don’t expect the same level of advantage. However, it looks like Asus will be offering a 1080p version of the Strix Scar 17 X3D, so that’s something to consider.
AMD’s X3D chips have already made a big impact in the desktop gaming scene, closing the gap between AMD and Intel’s CPUs. The question now is whether the mobile version of this chip will have the same effect in the gaming laptop space.
Intel is currently lagging behind AMD when it comes to battery life in gaming laptops, but it still holds a strong position in the high-end gaming market. If AMD can deliver a chip that not only outperforms Intel but also offers better efficiency, that would be a game-changer.
As Verge editor Tom Warren pointed out in his review of the desktop version of this chip, efficiency is crucial in the laptop space. So, if AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX3D can shine through as an exception to the rule and provide both raw performance and efficiency, it could give AMD an edge in the premium laptop market.
The Strix Scar 17 X3D will be available on August 22nd, and I’ll make sure to keep you updated with any further details. Stay tuned, my tech-savvy friends!
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