Tag: Gaming Performance

  • Realme GT Neo 6: 1.5K Resolution for Genshin Impact

    Realme GT Neo 6: 1.5K Resolution for Genshin Impact

    Xu Qi Chase, the vice president of realme and president of realme global marketing, recently shared exciting performance details about the realme GT Neo 6 on his official Weibo account. The latest smartphone is said to be capable of delivering sustained high performance while playing the graphics-intensive game, Honor of Kings, at 120 frames per second, without overheating.

    Xu Qi Highlights Impressive Gaming Performance

    Xu Qi emphasized that the gaming experience with the realme GT Neo 6 would be notably enhanced. He mentioned that the phone could smoothly run Honor of Kings at the highest picture quality settings without any issues. At the 120 frames per second setting, the average frame rate reportedly reaches 120.1, with the temperature peaking at 43.0℃, a reasonable level given the demanding output of 120 fps.

    Improved Gaming Experience with 60 FPS

    At the 60 frames per second setting, the phone recorded a slightly lower temperature of 42.5℃ after an hour of gameplay at the same picture quality. The average frame rate achieved was 59.85. Xu Qi also highlighted the enhanced light and shadow effects in the game, mentioning that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip supports real-time hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

    Enhanced Gaming Capabilities and Display

    In a separate Weibo post, Xu Qi mentioned that the phone is capable of playing Genshin Impact at native 1.5K resolution. The realme GT Neo 6, equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, is set to launch on May 9. This chip features a Cortex-X4 clocked at 3.0GHz, four Cortex-A720 cores clocked at 2.8 GHz, and three power-efficient Cortex-A520 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. It also includes the Adreno 735 GPU for graphics processing. To ensure efficient cooling, the GT Neo 6 integrates a 10014mm² vapor cooling chamber.

    Moreover, the phone will sport a vibrant 8T LTPO display with a brightness of up to 6000nits. Powering the system is a 5500 mAh battery that supports rapid 120W charging.


    Realme GT Neo 6: 1.5K Resolution for Genshin Impact
  • iQOO Z9 Turbo Teaser: Powerful Gaming & Robust Cooling Promised

    iQOO Z9 Turbo Teaser: Powerful Gaming & Robust Cooling Promised

    iQOO will soon launch their Z9 series of smartphones into China’s market, as evidenced by their teaser showing off gaming capability and efficient cooling systems of their forthcoming Z9 Turbo handset. Let’s delve into its features more.

    Teaser of iQOO Z9 Turbo

    The highly anticipated iQOO Z9 Turbo will launch in China on April 24, 2024 alongside its Z9 and Z9x models, previously unveiled for Indian audiences in January of this year. Leaks have revealed key details regarding these models such as display size and processor power ratings as well as camera setup details and battery capacities.

    Advanced Cooling Mechanism

    A new teaser shows that both the iQOO Z9 Turbo and Z9 will feature their brand’s largest vapor chamber – 6K Canopy VC Liquid Cooling system – to keep temperature under control during intense gaming sessions and ensure optimal performance levels during these intense gaming sessions. Notably, Honor of Kings mobile gamers may witness 120fps gameplay with Z9 Turbo as part of this innovative cooling mechanism.

    Powerful Specifications

    We expect the iQOO Z9 Turbo will feature Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage as part of its powerful specs list. All models in the Z9 lineup will boast an ample 6,000mAh battery capable of fast wired charging (44W for the Z9x model) to power these exciting devices later this month. Stay tuned as we anticipate their reveal!


    iQOO Z9 Turbo Teaser: Powerful Gaming & Robust Cooling Promised

  • ViewSonic Introduces 44.5-inch 165Hz Curved Ultra-Wide Monitor

    ViewSonic Introduces 44.5-inch 165Hz Curved Ultra-Wide Monitor

    ViewSonic recently introduced their VX4518 ultrawide monitor, boasting an expansive 44.5-inch display with 32:9 aspect ratio. Now available through JD.com for just 4999 Yuan (approximately $703), let us examine its key specifications in greater depth.

    ViewSonic VX4518 Overview:

    The VX4518 features an expansive 44.5-inch VA panel boasting 5120×1440 resolution for nearly double the pixel count compared to regular 1440p monitors, along with 1500R curvature to enhance viewing experiences and offer an immersive feel.

    Performance And Features:
    This monitor offers a 165Hz refresh rate coupled with 1ms MPRT response times for smooth visuals and fast responses in fast-paced gaming scenarios without ghosting and tearing effects.

    Accuracy And Gaming Capabilities:

    Covering 99% of sRGB color space and 90% of DCI-P3, the VX4518 ensures accurate reproduction for creative tasks like photo and video editing, along with HDR10 support to increase contrast for an authentic viewing experience.

    Gaming Features And Multitasking Capabilities:

    Gamers will appreciate its compatibility with AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync adaptive sync technologies, reducing screen tearing and stuttering for smooth gameplay. Furthermore, its black stabilizer function enhances detail in darker areas for an edge in competition.

    Connectivity And Convenience:

    With multiple connectivity options such as two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DP 1.4 port, USB inputs, and built-in speakers – including PIP/PBP modes as well as KVM functionality to control multiple devices easily – the VX4518 provides users with an exceptional experience. Multitaskers will particularly appreciate PIP/PBP modes along with KVM functionality for seamless multi-device control.

    Ergonomics And Eye Care: With an ergonomic stand allowing for tilt and height adjustments, the VX4518 prioritizes viewing comfort for its extended usage. Built-in eye care features like low blue light reduction technology and DC dimming are designed to reduce eye strain during prolonged viewing sessions.


  • Baldur’s Gate 3: Smooth 1080p 30fps Demo on Snapdragon X Elite

    Baldur’s Gate 3: Smooth 1080p 30fps Demo on Snapdragon X Elite

    Back in October 2023, Qualcomm introduced the highly anticipated Snapdragon X Elite, positioning it as a faster alternative to the Apple M2 Max chipset. Recently, the gaming capabilities of this chipset were showcased as it successfully ran Baldur’s Gate 3.

    Snapdragon X Elite’s Gaming Performance

    Qualcomm assured users that the Snapdragon X Elite would not necessitate the porting of x86-based games, as they would seamlessly operate on the ARM chipset. This new processor is set to feature in the upcoming generation of laptops, with an official announcement confirming its compatibility with most games found on Windows PCs. Developers looking to run their games on the ARM processor can choose to run natively on ARM64, run hybrid on ARM64EC, or opt for x64 based emulation.

    GPU Capabilities and Performance

    The Adreno GPU within the Snapdragon X Elite boasts a capacity to deliver 4.6TFLOPs and supports DX12, DX11, Vulkan, OpenGL, as well as offering legacy support for DX9 and OpenGL 4.6. Early tests have shown an impressive 80 percent performance boost compared to the AMD Radeon 780M iGPU.

    In a demonstration shared by Devin Arthur, the Snapdragon X Elite was exhibited running Baldur’s Gate 3 smoothly at 1080p resolution, maintaining a framerate of approximately 30 frames per second. While details on specific graphics settings remain undisclosed, this demonstration hints at promising gaming experiences on laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip. While Qualcomm isn’t branding this chip as a gaming powerhouse, ongoing optimizations and driver updates are likely to enhance its gaming performance gradually.

    Here’s a demo of Baulders Gate 3 running at 1080p hovering around 30FPS, which is perfectly playable!