Intel brought the 11th generation of processors relatively quickly, which naturally means that most laptop manufacturers have updated their models. These include Asus, which in addition to the new Flip S also introduced a revamped ZenBook 13 and 14. We reviewed the last generation’s 14, now we will test the smaller 13-inch model. Expectations are high, as I considered the ZenBook 14 to be one of the best ultrabooks of the year.
Gaming tests – integrated graphics
Let’s start with CS:GO, which is one of the most popular games ever. The assumptions from the synthetic tests have been fulfilled and the ZenBook 13 with the 11th generation Intel beats so far all tested integrated graphics models as well as the dedicated MX Nvidia GPUs. Compared to the previous generation of ZenBook 14, we see an increase of 80–90%. It is also interesting that the Flip S lags behind by 20–40%, while having the same processor and GPU.
GTA V is one of the most popular games on the market as well and offers complex and challenging graphics. Therefore, we see slightly different results than in CS:GO. The new ZenBook beats all other Intel models, but Ryzen in both the Swift 3 and G14 is faster, as is the MX250 in the Swift.
On the contrary, in Dirt Rally, the ZenBook 13 is again at the top, where it was beaten only by the G14, which has a processor with higher wattage, which makes it a not entirely fair comparison. On the contrary, higher performance than the MX250, Ryzen 4700U with Vega 7 and all other Intels is respectable.
