The ASUS Vivobook S 15 was earlier previewed to be running Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite, but there was little information surrounding its performance. Fortunately, one YouTuber has discovered that whether the Windows 11 notebook is plugged in or running on battery power, the single-core and multi-core results remain nearly unchanged, which is an impressive showing and highlights the noteworthy ‘performance per watt’ attributes of the ARM-based silicon.
New Geekbench 6 benchmark comparison shows that there is only up to a 3 percent performance drop when the Snapdragon X Elite runs on battery power
The performance comparison was ran by YouTube channel TechTablets, with the host genuinely impressed with how the Snapdragon X Elite performed when running on battery power. In fact, based on the latest data, Qualcomm’s latest and greatest SoC was only 3.17 percent slower in the single-core test when running on battery power and 1.75 percent slower in the multi-core test when away from the wall.
It appears that the unit running in the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is designed to run at full tilt, regardless of whether the Snapdragon X Elite gets its power from the wall or battery. Qualcomm’s partners usually have complete freedom in tweaking the power limits of the SoC based on a particular scenario, so by the looks of these scores, ASUS does not want any performance left on the table. This decision is excellent for those wanting the entire processing headroom for when they are running a taxing workload, such as rendering.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite 3.4Ghz max on power Vs on battery. Finally, almost identical performance using 45W mode on the ASUS Vivobook S 15. ONLY a 3.17% drop in single core and 1.75% multicore performance VS AC just wow! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/lmwJZrwXJq
— TechTablets 🇳🇿 (@TechTabletscom) June 18, 2024
The only drawback to this approach is that the Snapdragon X Elite running at higher power limits will chew through battery life like there is no tomorrow. Additionally, the cell is required to feed the silicon a massive wattage dose each time a stress workload is initiated, which can degrade the battery’s lifespan in the long term. However, users will likely be on the hunt for a new notebook before noticing a downward trend in runtime.
We also got a sneak peek at the inside of the ASUS Vivobook S 15, and it is equipped with a robust cooling solution comprising of two fans. Unfortunately, the RAM is soldered to the motherboard, and there is only one M.2 slot, which will no doubt be populated when you pick up this model. In any case, if you are impressed with this level of performance and want to make this notebook your daily driver, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is currently retailing on Amazon for $1,299.99, so make sure you do not miss out.
News Source: TechTablets
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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