Memory and storage tests
Last year, Asus introduced new ZenBooks, which are gradually improving, and in addition to new gen CPUs, we have also seen a change in display technology, which we have written about in a separate article. We got the cheapest model with an OLED display for the test. In addition to the 13-inch body, it also has a revamped Ryzen 5500U. We have only recently tested a configuration with Intel, so an interesting comparison is awaiting us.
Memory and storage tests
The novelty with Ryzen has traditionally been slightly slower in memory tests, which is again due to slower 3733 MHz memory compared to 4266 MHz on the Intel platform.
The area where I often criticize Asus is SSD speeds. The manufacturer tends to save costs in this area and uses cheaper and slower SSDs. However, it looks like Asus has already abandoned this trend, and the relatively affordable configuration of the new ZenBook 13 OLED offers speed at the level of the top Flip S model, i.e. over 3 GB/s in both read and write. This is a step in the right direction compared to the older ZenBook 14 and the recently tested ZenBook 13 UX325E.
- Contents
- Specifications and details
- Test methodology
- Display tests
- Rendering and Geekbench
- 3D/PC Mark and Unigine Heaven/Superposition
- Gaming tests – integrated graphics
- Encryption, encoding
- Memory and storage tests
- Temperatures and battery life
- Analysis of clock rate, power consumption and temperatures
- Conclusion
