Both Intel and AMD have recently introduced a new generation of mobile processors: the Ultra 200V series and the AI 300 series.
Different from the previous i7 and R7, the positioning of the two new processors is quite different, although they are both thin and light processors, but they are not the same type of products.
There were also viewers who mentioned this topic. (as shown below)
So what is the difference between their positioning, and how should you choose as a consumer?
Today, we will use an AMD AI 300 thin and light laptop as an example to briefly analyze:
ASUS ProArt Gen 13
Left side of the fuselage
The right side of the fuselage
It is configured as follows:
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor
RTX 4060 8GB 独立显卡（95W）
32GB LPDDR5x 7500MHz 内存
1TB SSD
13.3英寸 2880×1800分辨率 100%DCI-P3色域 60Hz刷新率 OLED翻转触屏
The battery capacity is 73Wh
厚度 16.4~18.1mm
Weight 1.38kg
The adapter weighs 566g
The reference price is 14999 yuan
Its advantages and disadvantages are as follows:
Merit!
1. Strong performance release and excellent heat dissipation performance
2. Support 360° flip, which is relatively rare in new products
3. 1.7mm key travel, the keyboard feels better under the same size
Shortcoming!
1. The screen does not support high refresh rate
2. The direct connection function of the independent display card is not supported
3. The price is higher
【Upgrade Suggestions】
This laptop is not difficult to disassemble, and the back cover can be removed by removing all the screws on the bottom surface.
The dual-channel 32GB LPDDR5x 7500MHz memory is designed to meet the needs of most applications, and the memory is onboard and non-replaceable.
The SSD capacity is 1TB, model Western Digital SN740, supports PCIe 4.0×4 and NVMe, and the machine only has a 2242 M.2 slot, which can be replaced if necessary.
【Purchase Suggestion】
1. There are certain requirements for performance release
2. There is a need for flip use
3. Have a large purchase budget
The ASUS ProArt Genesis 13 is the only high-performance 13-inch laptop in the 2024 market, which takes full advantage of the AI 9 HX 370 processor's excellent multi-core power efficiency, achieves high performance in a small size, and is equipped with a discrete graphics card, which is the weakness of the Lunar Lake processor.
In terms of screen, the measured color gamut volume is 123.1%DCI-P3, the color gamut covers 99.8DCI-P3, and the screen supports color gamut switching:
Taking Display P3 as a reference, the average ΔE was 0.7 and the maximum ΔE was 1.72.
Using sRGB as a reference, the average ΔE is 0.65 and the maximum ΔE is 1.65.
实测屏幕最大亮度383nits，HDR下最大亮度为591nits。
The screen is dimmed at 240Hz PWM below 100nits
In terms of interfaces, there is a square power interface on the left side of the fuselage, an HDMI 2.1 interface (independent graphics output), a USB4 (support PD100W and DP1.4 core display output) and a 3.5mm audio interface;
On the right side of the fuselage, there is a USB4 (supporting PD100W and DP1.4 core graphics output) interface, a USB-A 10Gbps and a TF card reader.
In terms of noise, it has a decibel level of 53.1dB at full load and 59.2dB for strong cooling. (34.0dB ambient noise)
In terms of battery life, the test result of daily application of simulation scripts is 6 hours and 09 minutes.
ASUS ProArt Genesis 13The initial price is 14999 yuan, and it rises to 15999 yuan after the first period.
So if you need a high-performance, small-form flip laptop for creative design work, then this laptop is the only option for you.
But if you have average performance requirements, just want a compact body, want ultra-long battery life and extreme thinness, then Lunar Lake's new product may be more suitable for you.
【Heat Analysis】
The picture above is a real picture of the disassembly of the Tron 13, a combination of 4 heat pipes and dual fans, and the CPU uses liquid gold to conduct heat. There is an opening on the inside of the fan, and an inward blowing structure is adopted.
Room temperature 25°C
Reflectivity 1.0
BIOS版本：HN7306WV.308
In the full load state, the high-efficiency mode is turned on, the CPU temperature is stable at 82.2°C, the power consumption is 25W, the frequency of the large core is about 2.5GHz, and the small core is about 1.85GHz;
The graphics card temperature is 81.3°C, the power consumption is 65W, and the frequency is 1650MHz.
After turning on the strong cooling and manually maxing out the power consumption, the CPU temperature hits the wall at 96.1°C, and the power consumption is 62W;
The graphics card temperature is 76.3°C, the power consumption is about 42W, and the frequency is 1320MHz.
The performance release of the whole machine has increased from 90W to 104W, and the graphics card seems to have some room for improvement, and the machine should be limited by the TPP power consumption of the whole machine.
单烤Stress FPU,CPU温度维持在94°C,功耗60W,大核频率3.8GHz左右,小核频率2.95GHz左右。
Single-bake Furmark, the temperature of the graphics card is maintained at 79.1°C, the power consumption is 75W, and the frequency is 1770MHz.
Swipe left to see the temperature on the back of the oven
Temperature on the back of the fuselage
The surface temperature is shown in the graph above, with the keyboard keycaps at a maximum temperature of 47.2°C on the "F6" key, around 31.3°C near the WASD key, and 36.9°C near the arrow key. The temperature of the left wrist rest is 35.1°C. The dorsal center point is 43.2°C.
Overall, the ASUS ProArt Genesis 13 features a new thermal design, and the overall heat dissipation performance is excellent, although the flip shaft sacrifices the volume of the main fins, but the final performance is excellent, and there is no rival in the same size.
【The Pig King's Conscience Conclusion】
Before Intel released the Ultra 200V series processors (Lunar Lake), Intel and AMD had the same positioning of the mainstream true · mobile processors (Meteor Lake and Hawk Point) in the domestic market, that is, the positioning of H45 in the past, for "high-performance thin and light laptops".
AMD AI 300 Series processors (Strix Point) are a little more expensive and are still geared towards high-performance thin and light laptops.
The difference is that the Intel Ultra 200V series processors are positioned closer to the "U15" and "P28", and in many ways have significant differences from the AI 300 series:
1. Multi-core performance
The graph below shows the R23 performance and power consumption curves of the four processors, and you can see that the Ultra 7 258V processor is limited by the core size, and its multi-core performance lags behind the AI 9 HX 370 a lot, and only has a certain advantage below 15W.
2. Independent display support
The Ultra 200V series processors have a small number of PCIe lanes, making it difficult to carry a discrete graphics card.
The AI 300 series has a higher number of PCIe lanes, which means that it can be made into a discrete graphics model.
However, the AI 300 series' PCIe lanes are actually regressive, which results in its dual-bay discrete graphics model having only ×2 PCIe lanes on the second drive bay.
3. Endurance
Although the energy efficiency of the AI 300 series processors is also good, and it can also be used as a long-lasting model, the Ultra 200V series is stronger in this regard, and the following set of data is for your reference:
Zenbook 16 Air, AI 9 HX 370 processor, 78Wh battery, 9 hours 05 minutes of battery life;
Zenbook 14 Air, Ultra 7 258V processor, 72Wh battery, 11 hours and 58 minutes of battery life.
4. Heat dissipation pressure
Compared with the AI 300 series, the Ultra 200V series processors have a lower heat dissipation pressure and a lower power consumption, which is a major benefit for ultra-thin laptops and handhelds with performance below 30W.
The chart below shows the gaming performance of the U7 258V (Zenbook 14 Air) released at 28W and the HX370 (Zenbook 16 Air, with the graphics card turned off) released at 80W.
To sum up, if you have high requirements for CPU multi-core performance, or need a model with a discrete GPU, then the AI 300 series is the one that better meets your needs;
On the other hand, if you mainly work daily and pursue extreme thinness or ultra-long battery life, then the Ultra 200V series will be more suitable for you.
In my opinion, the difference in processor positioning is more convenient to do product segmentation, however, for consumers who are not familiar with the processor, once they buy the wrong one, it will also become more troublesome.