- The early reference point of Rog Xbox Ally X indicates strengths in energy efficiency and cooling
- The game at 18W TDP with the generation of paintings produces high cadre rates in Doom: The dark age With low temperatures
- The price is not yet confirmed before its launch of October 16
The launch of Asus Rog Xbox Ally X is not far away, with the portable landing on October 16 to challenge the best PC for hand games in the market. However, the first reference points have given us an idea of what we should expect in terms of performance, and I am not yet convinced.
As noted by the Windows report, the ROG Xbox Ally X stands out in energy efficiency and cooling, based on Cary Golomb’s first reference points in X. to 18W TDP (thermal energy design or, essentially, energy consumption) with the oppression of FSR, light tracking and frame generation, reached 70 FPS in intensive sequences in intensive sequences in intensive sequences in intensive sequences in intensive sequences Intensive sequences in intensive sequences in intensive sequences in intensive sequences in intensive sequences Doom: The dark age.
Rog Xbox Ally X Doom The Dark Ages1080p Upscaled (FSR 50% 540p Base Res) Ray tracking enabled Low average configurations enabled. pic.twitter.com/v6Gh6uhpkhAugust 22, 2025
However, without the use of frame generation at this early reference point, the frame speed would probably fall between 35 and 40 fps, which is not much better than what will obtain with the predecessor of Z2 Extreme, the Z1 Extreme.
It is not clear if the extreme processor Ryzen AI Z2 used in the ally of Rog Xbox will show significant performance differences on the standard end end Z2. However, one thing that is clear to me (based on the first exhibitions) is that this hand computer is not impressive enough to guarantee a high price.
Analysis: A minor improvement of Ryzen Z1 Extreme is not worth the cost
Now, I must reiterate that the price of the Xbox Ally X ROG is not confirmed and will be announced later in September once the early orders are available. However, all signs of rumors and leaks point to the device that costs € 899, that would work up to around $ 1,050 (around £ 775 / au $ 1,600) or potentially more. If that is the case, then your future success could be in balance.
It is worth noting that Rog Xbox ally will be the cheapest and least powerful alternative, according to reports, it will cost € 599 (which should be around $ 700, or around £ 520 / AU $ 1,070), but its Ryzen Z2A with Anc 2 architecture is very likely that they challenge the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.
Based on reference points between the Ryzen Z2 Extreme and the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, the performance jump does not seem to be significant enough to guarantee paying $ 1,000; The original Asus Rog Ally and Lenovo Legion Go Go can find themselves much cheaper for sale.
As I said before, I have my eye at the Lenovo Legion Go S Using the Z1 Extreme, since it is the only reasonable update for me with 32 GB of RAM and an 8 -inch screen. Any other hand computer has a price too high, and unfortunately, it seems that the Rog Xbox Ally X is also joining that list.
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