Asus G72GX RBBX-05 gaming performance review

Hi to ALL!!
I was looking around forum and found that many people interested in gaming performance and temperatures of Asus G71/G72 series laptops. So, I decided to put this two together and write this review. Feel free to comment and I'll be glad for some updates from your side.
I have tested 10 games of different genres. Guess, everybody will find something interesting. Let's go!

Hardware used:
Asus G72GX RBBX-05
CPU Intel Core2Duo [email protected]
NOTE: all test were run at stock CPU speed.
GPU Nvidia GeForce GTX260M @Core500 Memory800 Shader 1250.
NOTE: I am using Nvidia System tools profile management. It loads overclocked GPU frequencies(Core550 Memory950 Shader 1375) only during some demanding games(I'll mention them) and then after quitting game it goes back to stock.
RAM 6Gb DDR2
Cooler Enermax Aeoulus CP-001G

Software,OS and drivers
OS Windows 7 Home premiumx64
GPU driver DOX's 195.62 v1.1(thank you Dox)
All other drivers stock(from Asus)
Fraps 3.0.3
HWmonitor 1.15

Games and benchmarks
Devil May Cry4 benchmark
Unreal Tournament 3 benchmark tool
Crysis Warhead bench tool
Borderlands
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
NFS Shift
Dragon Age Origins
C&C 3 Kane's wrath
Tom Clancy's EndWar
Street Fighter 4 benchmark
How temperatures were measured
Idle temp was measured. Then each game was played for 20 min(which is enough to reach GPU's max temp) and after each game temps were decreased to idle.(approx 10min). After that next game was lauched again.

Let's look at results

Idle temps:


Devil May Cry 4 (Settings HIGH 1600*900 MSSAx2)
Max Temps CPU:46C GPU(stock):80C


Unreal Tournament 3 bench tool (all maxed, AAx6 1440*900 there was no 1600*900 in options) Max temps CPU:50C GPU(overcclocked):79C
CTF-Reflection FPS: 73.56 FPS average


Unreal Tournament 3 bench tool (all maxed, AAx6 1440*900 there was no 1600*900 in options) Max temps CPU:50C GPU(overclocked):79C
DM-Diesel FPS:62.56 FPS average


Crysis Warhead was run at two resolutions at GAMER settings AAx4
1600*900 Max temps CPU:50C GPU(overclocked)84C
FPS average FPS 23


1280*720 Max temps CPU:50C GPU(overclocked)84C
FPS average FPS 25


Borderlands 1600*900 All High AAx2 Max temps CPU:51C GPU(overclocked):85C
FPS: never dropped below 32




Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 1600*900 all maxed Max temps CPU:48C GPU(stock):74C
FPS: with Vsync always 60


NFS Shift 1600*900 all maxed AAx2 Max Temps CPU:51 GPU(overclocked):85C
FPS:Average 51




Dragon Age Origins 1600*900 all maxed AAx2 Max Temps CPU:53C GPU(overclocked)84C
FPS: average FPS 40






C&C3 Kanes Wrath 1600*900 all maxed Max Temps CPU:48C GPU(stock):74C
FPS: vsync on always 30




Tom Clancy's EndWar 1600*900 all maxed Max Temps CPU:52C GPU(stock):80C
FPS: average FPS 25




Street Fighter 4 benchmark 1600*900 all high Max Temps CPU:50C GPU(stock):80C




UPDATE:
another 3 games

DIRT 2 1600*900 all high Temp max CPU:51C GPU(overclocked) 85C
FPS: average 38FPS smooth




Majesty 2 1600*900 all maxed Temp max: CPU:51C GPU(stock):79C
FPS: average FPS 60




Latest from CAPCOM DARK VOID 1600*900 all high Max temp CPU:51C GPU(stock):81C
FPS: Average FPS(vsync) 59




Update 2
I've noticed that there were many questions about Mass Effect 2 performance on this laptop. So, here it is.

Mass Effect 2 1600*900 all high Max temp CPU:52C GPU(stock):85C
FPS: Anerage FPS: 45







Update 3:

Bioshock 2 1600*900 All high Max temps CPU:51C GPU(stock):84C
Average FPS: 39FPS







Conclusion:
AWESOME LAPTOP!!!

Hope This review was helpfull for those who are deciding what gaming laptop should they pick up and for those who are interested how games will run on their laptops. I'll be glad to see your comments and updates for this thread.
Regards, Tim4

 

Nice Review, Tim4.

 

Nicely done Tim +1
BTW maybe we should mention the problems with Dirt 2 in the review so someone could help.

 

Can you test Bioshock (the first one)?
Thanks.

 

I haven't this game. but I'll try to find it. I am sure it will run smooth! As I've seen it run at friends laptop with 9800m GTS nicely.At all high.

 

Ok. Maybe i can make video of dirt 2 problem and upload it.

 

very good and thorough review. makes me proud to own a g71.

 

Yeah. Glad for you. Superb mashine.

 

I have posted updates for my review. Another 3 games.

 

Long waited Mass Effect 2 update. Very smooth gameplay on high settings. Look first post.

 

Bioshock2 performance is done!!!

 

Bioshock 2 looks great. Thanks for the update!

ps: my laptop was delayed 1 more week and I'm so anxious!

 

Hey, do you recommend me an inexpert user to use custom video drivers like you did Tim?

Also, if the ones from Asus are not enough are the ones from Nvidia any good?

EDIT: Also, what program do you use for overclocking the GPU? Ntune?

 

I am using Dox 195.62 v1.1 drivers. Link. They are good. They give me 5-10% more performance over Nvidias latest 195.62.
I am using Nvidia system tools 6.05 link

 

Thanks man, +1 rep you are always very helpful.

About the video drivers, I dont need any knowledge right? I just do the same procedure like any Asus drivers installation?.

EDIT: first I should install the video driver then the Nvidia System Tools?

 

Here is my little procedure follow it and all will be ok. Link
Yes first you need to install driver and then system tools.
Do it this way
1)Driver
2)PhysX(Dox driver don't have PhysX. Just download latest and install manually)
3)System tools.

 

Ok, I finished with everything. Thanks again for the guide and help you provided me.

One last question, I should only run the GPU at Nvidias clock speeds if the game is not running smoothly, right?

 

It's up to you. I am using Profile policy. I am loading profile with high clocks for GPU intensive games and leaving it at stock when game is running smoothly.

 

Ok, I was trying that but since I have Steam I dont know where the .exe file was when I tried to add the game. Haha...

But thanks again for clearing me up my doubts.

 

Do you guys think this laptop could play Star Wars: TFU Sith Edition? At least as good as the console version?

 

I think it will
Here is system recommended config
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 5200+
• 512 MB 3D Hardware Accelerator Card
• Video Card (Nvidia): Geforce 9800 GT
• Memory: 2 GB RAM

Geforce GTX260M equals to desktop 9800GT. So, I think game will run with no problems.

 

Awesome, thanks again Tim.

 

could you do a test of performance with Assassin's Creed II?

 

When it will be released for sure. As I know it will be available at 03.03.2010.

 

Oh, I thought it was out already.

 

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that using a cooler with the bottom lid open drops the temperature a lot under load (something like 10C for CPU and GPU). Can someone confirm this please? That would be a deal maker for me.

 

For sure!! I am using cooler. With bottom panel, and it drops me 10C. I think that without it drop will be ~15C

 

Nice! Is that with a cooler that push the air toward the laptop or pulls it from the laptop?

EDIT: Are the temps you're reporting from your gaming benches are with or without the cooler? I really hope they're without it!

 

I am using cooler that blows TO laptop. My temps were with cooler. But my ambient was 25C, if you have your room cooler than that I think max you get without cooler will be 88C-89C

 

Well, for my first post, I realize that this is not a very useful one. I just want to take the time to thank Tim4 for creating this thread and taking the time himself to benchmark the games and provide numbers in here for us to use. This thread, along with the G72GX-RBBX05 review thread helped me to make a very informed choice to buy this laptop two weeks ago to the day. This is a great machine and I've been more than thrilled with it in the short time I've had to use it. Thanks again for such a useful thread and for actually updating it the few times you did with a nice variety of games. All I need now is to update the drivers and buy a good cooler.

Thanks to the wealth of info on here, new G72 owner,
David Pietras

 

You are welcome! Glad that this thread helped you!

 

Thanks for the review! I added it to the Info Booth and the Reviews & Owner's Lounges Index..

 

Hello everyone,
i just bought an ASUS G72GX-RBBX05 few days ago, i admit its a great laptop but i got an issue when i launch any game for exemple GRID on 1600x900 + max graphic it work great for the first 5 mins then when the GPU temp go for like 95c it start lagging (3 FPS) for like 3 mins then it goes back to normal and after 5 mins same thing happen...
I hope there is a way to fix it and it would be nice if someone could help

PS: Tim4 add me please on [email protected] i got few questions :>

Regards,

 

I already answered you in your thread in Asus section. PM me if you have questions.

 

those temps are awesome , ive got g73jh with huge vents at the back and it shuts down while playing because its overheting

 

I usually look for the fps to be around 40 on all games. Is 25 really acceptable for games? I thought that would produce stuttering..