ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605) review – it’s not a powerhouse but the battery life is great
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Best performance” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu. Also, the Fan profile is set to “Performance mode” in “MyASUS” software.
CPU options
The Zen 3 and the Zen 3 Refresh CPU options are the following – AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, Ryzen 7 5825U, Ryzen 5 7430U, Ryzen 5 7530U, and Ryzen 7 7730U. You can also choose between three Zen 4 processors – Ryzen 5 7640HS, Ryzen 9 7940HS, and Ryzen 9 7940H.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
GPU options
You get what is inside of the CPU, ergo – the iGPU.
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)
ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the 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 | 60 fps | 38 fps | 25 fps |
| DOTA 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings) | HD 1080p, High (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 72 fps | 35 fps | 21 fps |
Author: Nikolay Palaozov
Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.
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