DPC Latency Checker shows recurring high latency peaks even with wireless radios inactive. The creators of the program have stated that its compatibility with Windows 8 is still unreliable, so the results should be taken with a grain of salt. For example, Cinebench R Though the IdeaPad completed wPrime calculations a bit more quickly, the majority of notebooks sporting the same iM CPU had results in the s to s range instead. In other words, CPU performance has not been artificially reduced in the G46 due to the smaller form factor of the system.
The Ivy Bridge iM continues to perform at roughly the same level of the Sandy Bridge iM , the previous Intel dual-core champion of the last generation. Note that the Experience Index for Windows 8 is calculated differently than on Windows 7, so the numbers should not be compared directly. As another example, the recently reviewed Users who are accustomed to notebooks with SSDs or even Ultrabooks will indubitably notice the weighty performance drop on the G46VW during everyday tasks.
For word processing and general office work, this notebook is near the bottom of our recommendation list. For such tasks, the well-received Asus Zenbook series is highly recommended instead. The G46 uses a 9.
For our review model, however, the system is driven solely by the Seagate HDD. With an average transfer rate of only Even subjectively, Windows 8 operates slowly and nowhere near as snappy as experienced on SSD-powered devices. The effect on general performance is alarming and a large step down from Ultrabooks in general.
Fortunately, gamers will at least appreciate the large capacity of a mechanical drive. Under the limitations of the x resolution display , the 2 GB GTX M was able to blast through our typical medium and high graphics settings for the tested range of games. Guild Wars 2 was the only tested title that fell below 30 FPS with all settings maxed mainly due to the extremely resource-intensive supersampling algorithm.
Even so, the GTX M can be considered a bit overkill for the majority of PC games to date with respect to the p display. As a result, future titles such as Crysis 3 will be more likely to play fluidly at high settings on the resolution-restrained G46VW. Check out our dedicated page on the GTX M for additional games and benchmarks. ROG notebooks in the past have had a tendency to be quieter than most gaming notebooks, even under load.
The G46 continues this trend as it carries the same dual-fan and dual-vent cooling system found on its inch and inch variants. The measured low of about 34 dB A shows a fan that is always audible , but only when under complete silence as everyday ambient noise can easily drown the fan noise. Simple multitasking or video playback will bump the fan louder by about one decibel. This is compared to the We would be hard-pressed to find a quieter notebook with the same GPU under the hood.
When idle , the surface temperatures on the keyboard and palm rests are not all that different compared to its load temperatures. Much of the produced heat will emanate from the bottom rear quadrants with one particular spot reaching above 40 degrees C even under cold 16 degrees C ambient conditions. The rear quadrants have potential to become very warm, but important contact areas such as the keyboard and anterior quadrants remain relatively cool for user comfort.
These measurements were taken after one hour of full CPU and GPU load, so users will typically not experience any uncomfortably hot surfaces during browsing or word processing use. When stressed with both Prime95 and FurMark simultaneously, all processing cores maintained their respective maximums. The CPU in particular had no trouble running at its Turbo Boost speed without any dips, a capability that not all notebooks share. Needless to say, we identified no throttling issues as the 3DMark 06 scores post stress test returned very similar numbers to its pre-stress test scores.
Running on battery produced disastrous results to synthetic benchmark scores. The CPU score, however, remained unchanged vs. GPU throttling occurred multiple times a minute and was signified by severe drops in frame rates. Gamers and others relying on strong GPU performance should make sure the G46 is plugged into the grid before use.
The 25 mm x 14 mm stereo speakers are equal in size to the speakers of the G75, which gave us mixed results. Sounds emit from the thin grille underneath the display and between the hinges. Most notably, the G46 lacks the subwoofer that is present in the larger G Series models, so sound quality here is more hollow and tinny.
Bass is almost non-existent and high-pitched sounds dominate most songs and media, similar to speakers from budget notebooks. On the bright side, maximum volume is loud with minimal vibrations and no distortion. As usual, external 3. Asus provides a 6-cell mAh lithium polymer battery with no other choices. The module is built-in and not designed to be user-removable , so carrying a backup battery is not an option.
We recorded a runtime of 7 hours and 17 minutes. Similarly, minimum battery life was measured with the Classic Test while on Performance mode at maximum screen brightness and active GTX M. The notebook was able to run for 2 hours and 16 minutes before automatic shutdown. Battery Eater recorded a runtime of 4 hours and 11 minutes under these conditions.
Overall battery life compares favorably to the Alienware M14x and other larger ROG models, especially the latter as certain models lack Optimus and the ability to switch between GPUs. Considering the graphical horsepower the inch G46 offers, users should be satisfied with an expected 4 - 5 hour battery life from constant use. Enabling the dGPU will easily knock off a couple of hours, so making sure it is disabled can save valuable runtime if away from a power outlet.
Being able to play any PC game up to the time of review at maximum or close to maximum settings on a incher will surely get the attention of any gamer. When combined with the respectable battery life and relatively small size, the G46 becomes easy to pick up and play as well. The simple absence of a service hatch for easy access to the internal components may be enough to deter most buyers who wish to upgrade the notebook somewhere down the line.
This is especially true of the review model as we found the HDD to be too slow for the price and had a strong desire to upgrade to a SSD. The GTX M has proven itself to be more than capable at higher resolutions and users should not be forced to resort to external displays for gaming above p.
New models with both an SSD and a higher x resolution display cannot come soon enough. And even when they do, the battery will likely still be non-removable. Despite the major drawbacks, the G46 should have no problems playing games on high settings for the next couple of years due to the pairing of a fast GPU and a low resolution display.
Users who can overlook the average display quality and brightness, subpar HDD performance, difficult end-user customization, and built-in battery may be satisfied with what the first no frills inch ROG has to offer. Otherwise, it may be best to wait for the inevitable update with improved hardware specs. The recognizable fighter jet design is retained and looks and feels better than ever. In terms of graphical performance, the G46 puts other inch notebooks to shame.
End-user upgradeability is no longer easy. The battery is non-removable, there is no service hatch, maximum brightness could have been better, and the painfully slow HDD almost ruins an otherwise snappy Windows OS.
The G46 packs one of the largest punches for a inch notebook and is able to remain relatively quiet at the same time. Alienware M14x R2. Lenovo Y Samsung Series 5 U4C. Gigabyte UN. The first ever inch Republic of Gamers has been causing quite the stir for its high-end GTX M GPU that automatically propels it to the head of its size class in terms of graphical power.
Brushed aluminum palm rests. Lid at maximum angle. Front: No connectivity. Rear: Kensington Lock. Accessories The G46 does not ship with anything more than its large power adapter and quick start manuals. Warranty Beyond the basic one-year warranty , Asus offers extended services via the Asus Premium Care program if the user chooses to register the product and create login credentials. Input Devices. Keyboard The backlit Chiclet keyboard Touchpad The touchpad is large Soft keyboard.
Smooth touchpad and rubber keys. Full-size arrow keys. G46VW vs. Asus G55VW. Asus G75VW. G46VW under direct sunlight. Core iM Turbo Boost. Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit. System Performance.
PCMark 7. Calculations per second. Memory RAM. Memory operations per second. Desktop performance for Windows Aero. Gaming graphics. Primary hard disk. Disk data transfer rate. PCMark 7 Score. Storage Devices. HD Tune. Transfer Rate Minimum: Transfer Rate Maximum: Transfer Rate Average: Access Time: Burst Rate: CPU Usage: 2.
CrystalDiskMark 3. Sequential Read: Sequential Write: Gaming Performance. Motifs include sharp lines superimposed with soft-touch and damage-resistant materials, creating a low key but high impact product. For unique looks, it employs a backlit keyboard and an illuminated ROG logo, making it stand out in the dark.
The keyboard uses a solid one-piece build, and the touchpad offers responsive gesture detection. In addition to high end gaming, the G46VW accommodates complete multimedia experiences with its premium wide-view anti-glare screen and powerful ASUS-exclusive SonicMaster audio.
AMD Radeon Adrenalin The headset feat The feature packed and highly tweakable motherbaord certainly is looking good. Obviously we'll be working on a full review soon b Otherwise, this is a great laptop and a form factor I really like; It's great that Asus maintained the same basic shape while slimming down the system.
It's nice that ROG continues its design focus on a system that really focuses on cooling. Click here to post a comment for this news story on the message forum.
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