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The other is the fact that there’s no MUX on this laptop, much like on all the other 2021 ROG models. Asus decided to opt for a solution that seamlessly switches between the iGPU and dGPU, as they felt that would be more convenient for the users with mixed-use and would greatly help with battery life on the go. I kind of agree with their decision, especially since the impact is not significant in most games on this all-AMD configuration, as shown in our tests. As for the GPU, this is a match for the RTX 3080 chips in the Scar 17 and comes with 10-20% of the 155W RTX 3080 in the Raider GE76 in rasterization tests, but the Nvidia chips maintain a clear lead in RTX, where the 6800M is at the level of a lower-power 3070. These are good runtimes, and merely a bit shorter than on the 2021 Scar 17 and Strix 17 tested in the past. The system still automatically switches the screen to 60Hz while on battery and on the iGPU, plus the AMD Ryzen 5000 H platform prooves to be efficient with lightweight loads.
Nonetheless, the FHD option is not that bad either; here’s what to expect based on our X-Rite i1 Display Pro sensor: There’s also an extra performance gap when connecting an external monitor, more noticeable at FHD and smaller at QHD resolution. This once more indicates the platform’s performance potential in a design with dual-rank RAM and some MUX switch that would connect the internal display straight into the RX 6800M dGPU. There’s no such design right now, but that might happen at some point.
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Switching over to the Performance profile translates in the CPU stabilizing at around 73W of power, with temperatures in the low-90s and the fans at around 40 dB. Our unit shipped with a fast 512 GB SSD, and you’ll most likely need more space on a gaming laptop in this day and age. It also shipped with 16 GB of RAM in dual-channel, but the single-rank kind has been documented to impact performance in certain loads and games. The 2021 Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage is available in the US right now, but not yet in most other regions. Let’s go through the performance logs that show the CPU and GPU speeds and temperatures in a couple of different games on the various profiles.
We’ll get in-depth in the review down below, but in just a few words, this is an outstanding mid-range laptop. The 6800M is not really a 3080 alternative, especially at higher resolutions, but is very competitive at FHD and definitely a challenger for the 3070 options out there, which are also more expensive in most products. Furthermore, this laptop is not just about performance. Still, it is also a showcase of the AMD Advantage platform and what an AMD CPU and GPU offer in terms of efficiency and versatility when bundled together. Specs as reviewed – ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage G513QY A combination of manual fan rpms at around 80% and disabled boost should do well for gaming on this laptop, but I’ll let you give that a try on your units. No MUX – performance on Internal/External monitor UL’s PCMark suite is a comprehensive benchmark tool which stresses all aspects of a system. In the overall suite, there are three sub-categories each focusing on different aspects of the system. The Cezanne powered ASUS G513QY is slightly behind the Intel reference system with the latest Tiger Lake-H processor in the CPU-related tasks, but the grunt of the Radeon RX 6800M GPU pulls it up significantly in the Digital Content Creation subcategory, which bumps the ASUS up to the very top of the list on the overall combined score. Cinebench Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.
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For two reasons. Firstly, this ships with single-rank RAM, which impacts the performance in some games. Asus says this kind of RAM is the norm now for 2×8 GB kits, and the impact should diminish with newer and more memory-efficient games. Nonetheless, I’d recommend swapping the RAM for the faster kind, and while you’re at it, even consider upgrading to a 32 GB 2×16 kit, which are all dual-rank (for now). Looking past the performance, this Strix G15 is a fine mid-range laptop: well built, nice looking, and bundled with good inputs, IO, and screen options. If available, get the QHD screen, it’s brighter, richer, and a better match for the 6800M chip. For connectivity, there’s Wireless 6 and Bluetooth 5 through an Intel AX201 chip on this unit, as well as still only Gigabit Lan. Our sample performed well on WiFi both near the router and at 30+ feet with obstacles in between. Follow this link for updated configurations and prices in your region at the time you’re reading this article. Final thoughts- ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage review
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