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The Exiled · 11.07.2025., 16:31

Help us, Intel. You're our only hope

Citiraj:

This video is a mix of information gathering and 'talking head' style content. We're reporting on Intel's current position with new information from its Arc GPU partners, plus providing our own commentary and opinions about how Intel's position in the GPU market is more important than it may seem. Intel isn't vying for first -- it's vying for second, and that means someone to keep AMD in check rather than allowing AMD to comfortably sit with status quo. Maybe with the two of them fighting each other, there could be a real chance at better low-end and mid-range GPUs. This is just us talking about it all.

Svaka čast Heavy Metal Steveu na pomalo naivno optimističnom ARC osvrtu, posebice obzirom na aktualno stanje cijele firme, ali bojim se da Intel nije u poziciji da nekome pomognu.

Citiraj:

MSI Claw A8 with Ryzen Z2 Extreme tested: performance rival for Lunar Lake

Citiraj:

The brand, previously known for using only Intel chips, is now first to market with a next-generation AMD-based handheld. MSI was the first, and essentially the only major brand, to adopt Meteor Lake for a gaming handheld. However, that version was (simply put) a commercial failure. MSI later upgraded it to use Lunar Lake and even released a new version with a larger 8-inch screen. Despite early setbacks, the Core Ultra 200V-based handheld remains one of the best gaming systems on the market, thanks to its significantly improved Xe2 graphics architecture.

The Ryzen Z2 Extreme also features a newer architecture and now includes RDNA 3.5 graphics, an upgrade from the previous generation’s RDNA 3. The GPU subsystem has also been improved, with the Radeon 890M now offering 16 Compute Units. 2 Extreme delivers strong performance across a wide power range. At 35W, it scores over 3600 points for GPU and 8800 for CPU in 3DMark Time Spy, matching the HX 370 in graphics but trailing in CPU. It clearly outperforms the older Z1E and competes closely with Intel’s Core Ultra 258V, offering better CPU performance but slightly lower GPU results. At 12W, the Z2E surpasses the Z1E by a noticeable margin and nearly matches the 370, pulling ahead in efficiency when total system power is equal. At 25W and above, performance is similar between Z2E and HX 370, with Z2E offering better power efficiency.

In real-world gaming, the Z2E shows strong efficiency, especially in low to mid power ranges. In Ghost of Tsushima at 11-13W, it delivers the highest frame rate and longest battery life at around 3 hours and 40 minutes. In more demanding games like Expedition 33, it maintains over 30 FPS, while the Z1E falls behind. In lighter titles 2E leads at low power levels, achieving up to 8.5 hours of battery life. However, Intel’s 258V still dominates ultra-low-power gaming, maintaining stable 60 FPS at very low wattages and offering up to 11 hours of battery life in some cases.

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