Notebook Trio: ASUS A8JS and G2P and ABS Mayhem Z5
by Jarred Walton on December 29, 2006 12:15 PM EST- Posted in
- Laptops
Test Setup
We've covered all of the features and details about these laptops, and it should be pretty clear what type of performance you can get in various applications at this point. However, we of course like to run some real-world benchmarks and provide the results to help show you exactly what you get. Here's a recap of the basic components used in each laptop during testing.
We ran our typical battery of benchmarks, including office, multimedia, 3D, and gaming applications. Given that all three laptops use the same Core 2 Duo processor model and come with 2GB of memory in the tested configurations, performance in many of the benchmarks is going to be nearly identical. The areas where we are likely to see the most separation are of course gaming performance, battery life and power draw, and temperatures. We will also discuss our experience with calling the technical support departments of the manufacturers.
We do have a few results from the Dell XPS M1710 that we tested earlier this year, which uses the same graphics card as the ABS Mayhem Z5 only it's paired with a Core Duo T2600 processor instead. We have updated many of the benchmarks we run, so we can't compare results in the majority of tests, but where we have corresponding results from the Dell XPS system we will include them.
We've covered all of the features and details about these laptops, and it should be pretty clear what type of performance you can get in various applications at this point. However, we of course like to run some real-world benchmarks and provide the results to help show you exactly what you get. Here's a recap of the basic components used in each laptop during testing.
| Tested Configurations | |||
| ASUS A8JS | ASUS G2P | ABS Mayhem Z5 | |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0 GHz 4MB L2 667FSB |
Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0 GHz 4MB L2 667FSB |
Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0 GHz 4MB L2 667FSB |
| Memory | 2x1024MB Infineon DDR2-667 5-5-5-15-21 Timings |
2x1024MB Infineon DDR2-667 5-5-5-15-21 Timings |
2x1024MB Corsair DDR2-667 5-5-5-15-21 Timings |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce Go 7700 512MB 3D Clocks: 450/800 |
ATI Mobility Readeon X1700 512MB 3D Clocks: 459/990 |
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX 512MB 3D Clocks: 500/1200 |
| Hard Drive | Hitachi 100GB 7200 RPM SATA | Hitachi 160GB 5400 RPM | Hitachi 100GB 5400 RPM SATA |
| Optical Drive | 8X DVD+/-RW | 8X DVD+/-RW | 8X DVD+/-RW |
| Battery | 6-Cell 53WHr/4800 mAHr | 8-Cell 71WHr/4800 mAHr | 8-Cell 65WHr/4400 mAHr |
| Operating System | Windows XP Pro SP2 | Windows XP Pro SP2 | Windows XP Pro SP2 |
We ran our typical battery of benchmarks, including office, multimedia, 3D, and gaming applications. Given that all three laptops use the same Core 2 Duo processor model and come with 2GB of memory in the tested configurations, performance in many of the benchmarks is going to be nearly identical. The areas where we are likely to see the most separation are of course gaming performance, battery life and power draw, and temperatures. We will also discuss our experience with calling the technical support departments of the manufacturers.
We do have a few results from the Dell XPS M1710 that we tested earlier this year, which uses the same graphics card as the ABS Mayhem Z5 only it's paired with a Core Duo T2600 processor instead. We have updated many of the benchmarks we run, so we can't compare results in the majority of tests, but where we have corresponding results from the Dell XPS system we will include them.
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Ajax9000 - Sunday, January 7, 2007 - link
Some of us want a highly portable computer that can can drive a big screen at home or work. For us, a 13" or 14" laptop with (say) a Go7700+DL-DVI is actually way more useful than a 17" laptop with DL-DVI. Gaming isn't a priority for us and the 17" is too big for good portability and just gets in the way when used with a big screen on a desk.tinus - Thursday, January 4, 2007 - link
Why did you not include the Asus G1 laptop in the comparison, since you dislike the gpu on the G2 laptop? I would have loved to see a comparison between the A8js and the G1, since the only difference between the two ought to be the screen (both feature a Geforce Go 7700). Especially since you say that the screen on the G2 is so much better than that on the A8Js. If nothing else, I would much appreciate any comments regarding the G1 since i am looking a replacement for my current laptop, and the G1 seems to fit me perfectly.JarredWalton - Thursday, January 4, 2007 - link
Unfortunately, ASUS sent me the G2P - as I've frequently commented, we basically review what we get. I don't know why, as the G1 seems better overall. G1 is a 15.4" though, so the display may not be as good - without seeing it in person, I can't say, although I can put in a request to ASUS to get a G1 for review if you'd like. G1 also comes with either a 1280x800 (YUCK!) LCD or a 1680x1050 (HOORAY!) LCD - but if they're both more like the A8J LCD than the G2P then it's still sort of a wash as to which is best.tinus - Friday, January 5, 2007 - link
Thanks for the reply, but no, you do not have to request the G1, because I already found a review of it on another site, and they claim that it is the same screen as on the G2.And yes, the 1680x1050 screen would be perfect!
JarredWalton - Friday, January 5, 2007 - link
It can't be the same display, as the G1 is a 15.4" LCD and the G2 is a 17" LCD. Now, if it's the same quality overall, that would be good, and hopefully that's what you meant. :)tinus - Sunday, January 7, 2007 - link
Yea well.. you understand what I wanted to say ;)customcoms - Saturday, December 30, 2006 - link
on this page: http://anandtech.com/mobile/showdoc.aspx?i=2899&am...">http://anandtech.com/mobile/showdoc.aspx?i=2899&am...there is some mislabeling of the pictures (between the Asus G2P and the A8JS). It clear that this page is talking about the G2P but the article should still be fixed!
JarredWalton - Saturday, December 30, 2006 - link
This is the second image-related complaint, and again I'm a bit confused. Page 5 is definitely showing the G2P images, at least for me. I have no idea what you're seeing that convinces you otherwise, but please check it again and if you really aren't seeing the right images take a screenshot so I can figure out what you *are* seeing. Also, information on what browser and OS you're using could be helpful.yacoub - Saturday, December 30, 2006 - link
I found this review article very worthwhile. That Asus "gaming" laptop, however, is a joke with that GPU. =(Tommyguns - Monday, January 1, 2007 - link
I agree. Very happy seeing this review done. I've been looking at getting a laptop for awhile now and waited on the C2D's. Was gonna pick one up, but for the money vs performance, I was far too disapointed with the current GPU results. It seems there are reviews for all the desktop GPU's and graphed ect... but its impossible to get a clear understanding on the laptop side. X1600 was looking good. Perhaps a mass peformance testing of most of the current GPU's?Yeah, so basicly i am just really confused on how all these chips compare. Thanks for the review!