Key Takeaways
1. Processor and GPU: The Xiaomi Book Pro 14 features the Intel Core Ultra X 358H processor and Arc B390 integrated GPU, allowing it to compete with high-end gaming graphics.
2. Gaming Performance: The laptop can run AAA games at over 60 FPS, comparable to the Nvidia RTX 4050 Laptop, showcasing impressive gaming capabilities for its size.
3. Cooling System: It includes a vapor chamber module and a dual-fan cooling system designed to maintain 50W performance without a power source, ensuring stable performance during heavy use.
4. Benchmark Scores: Early benchmarks show strong performance with scores of 124 single-core and 1,103 multi-core on Cinebench R24, and notable results on 3DMark Time Spy and Fire Strike Extreme.
5. Ports and Availability: The laptop will feature a variety of ports, including HDMI, USB Type-A, and USB Type-C (with Thunderbolt), and is expected to launch soon in China, followed by a global release.
Xiaomi has launched its new laptop, the Book Pro 14, which is said to run on the Panther Lake series. According to the brand, it can be upgraded with the Intel Core Ultra X 358H processor, which is the highest-end model in the series featuring the Arc B390 integrated GPU.
Gaming Performance
This integrated GPU competes with the AMD Radeon 890M, and based on our tests, it shows similar gaming capabilities to the Nvidia RTX 4050 Laptop. Xiaomi claims that this iGPU enables the Book Pro 14 to run AAA games at over 60 FPS, a significant feat for a laptop of its size.
Cooling System
Moreover, Xiaomi asserts that the Book Pro 14, despite being “ultra-thin,” can deliver 50W of performance without being connected to a power source. The company also confirms that the laptop includes a vapor chamber module measuring 10,000mm2, equipped with two fans and three airflow channels. This cooling system is designed to maintain stable performance under demanding conditions.
Benchmarking Results
An early benchmark result from the Weibo account Baiwen Technology shows that the laptop scores 124 points in single-core and 1,103 points in multi-core tests on Cinebench R24. It achieved a score of 7,163 on 3DMark Time Spy, while scoring 6,872 on Fire Strike Extreme, and 6,215 on Steel Nomad. These results align with what is expected from an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H.
The promotional renders indicate that the laptop will have a good selection of ports for its size. Official images reveal one HDMI port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-A port, and two USB Type-C ports, with one of them showcasing the Thunderbolt logo (Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station currently priced at $339.99 on Amazon).
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi has yet to disclose the price, but the laptop is expected to be fully revealed soon in China. Following that, a global launch is anticipated.