HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 review – great build quality but disappointing performance
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
CPU options
This notebook can be found with the Core i5-1235U, Core i5-1245U, Core i7-1255U, Core i7-1265U, Core i5-1240P, Core i5-1250P, Core i7-1260P, Core i7-1270P, or Core i7-1280P.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
GPU options
In addition to the integrated graphics, you can configure the machine with the dedicated NVIDIA T550, with 4GB of GDDR6 graphics.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from 3DMark Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| CS:GO | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 204 fps | 181 fps | 128 fps |
| DOTA 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings) | HD 1080p, High (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 127 fps | 105 fps | 94 fps |
Author: Alex Iliev
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