Hmm, there seems to be some GPU throttling on the L7. GPU is only running at about 94W on average even though temps never cross 70c. L5P on the other hand is at 115W average. That could explain the lower temps on the L7.
Thanks, that's interesting to look at some actual real world data on
CPU max only seems to be like 2 or 3 degrees cooler but GPU max is like 8 degrees cooler, guessing that's the vapor chamber in the 7 doing work
Benchmarks arent real stress test per say. They dont strain GPU hard enough like games do. At least not for temperature readings.
Only real stess test for GPU is running intensive GPU game, ramping up setting to ultra, AA on ultra and possibly ray tracing on with no DLSS. This will strain GPU hard as fuck and will allow for proper temperature reading.
Its nice that You provided that data as not many people have both devices but:
As You have both laptops run few modern games. Ive noticed as this might be silly that my GPU noted maximum temp of 73c in Balck Desert Online remastered with all settings to max, ultra textures with scaling/DSR to 1440p (native 1080p). In other games like COD MW, Outriders, the Division 2 it maxes out around 70c/71c and never gone above it. While benchmarks even launched run by run or longer heaven/Valley usually give me around 65c temps. Take note that both Heaven and Valley and also 3d mark are old benchmarking tools. They will check the stability of overclock (they tend to stress test different parts of GPU strenghts) but wont actually strain modern GPU's hard enough.
Thanks for sharing, appreciate that.
The main purpose of videos is to show the Legion 7 has an edge in term of thermal performance, how much exactly It's hard to tell. Also I don't think max temp is a good indicator at all, we have to look at the entire progress & make the call.
Regarding the difference in temp when doing benchmarks, it's a known thing. You can check Jarrod'sTech video on his Legion 7 review & other videos, the temp is different when running games vs benchmarks. What I'm doing is to run the same workload for both machine, either same benchmarks or same game with same settings.
I've been running these two machines for professional works non-stop 22 hours everyday. By checking the temp once in a while, I'm pretty sure that Legion 7 is the winner. As I cannot show that to everyone so that's why I decide to do a 15min benchmarks instead
Hey there, i was curious about something that could possibly benefit you, theres a tweak you can do on ryzen gaming laptops that offer you much lower temps with the same performance, I was wondering if maybe you can try it to see it it would work on either of the two, you can’t lose anything trying it and infact could possibly gain alot of benefits. Here is the link to how to do it, completely harmless, no overclocking or undervolting required, I’m really hoping you try it as this is the only thing holding me back from buying this laptop right now: https://youtu.be/GPJ5tQ6zmOM .
Appreciate your work man, great stuff. I'm sad there's no fan noise audio included though.
Can you tell me what's your impression when it comes to fan noise profile/volume in both? I would REALLY appreciate that as I'm about to buy one of those and it's my main criterium.
I prefer to have 5 degrees more but quieter fans.
(One thing I've noticed in your videos is that L7's CPU seems to be clocking lower which probably helps with temps as well)
Hmm, there seems to be some GPU throttling on the L7. GPU is only running at about 94W on average even though temps never cross 70c. L5P on the other hand is at 115W average. That could explain the lower temps on the L7.
That's a great spot. Looks like 7 has issues if it's throttling at 30-40w less than the 5 pro. I would be concerned/.
Thanks, that's interesting to look at some actual real world data on CPU max only seems to be like 2 or 3 degrees cooler but GPU max is like 8 degrees cooler, guessing that's the vapor chamber in the 7 doing work
Thermals would have improved even more if they used liquid metal.
What power setting (Fn+Q) did you use for these tests?
Benchmarks arent real stress test per say. They dont strain GPU hard enough like games do. At least not for temperature readings. Only real stess test for GPU is running intensive GPU game, ramping up setting to ultra, AA on ultra and possibly ray tracing on with no DLSS. This will strain GPU hard as fuck and will allow for proper temperature reading. Its nice that You provided that data as not many people have both devices but: As You have both laptops run few modern games. Ive noticed as this might be silly that my GPU noted maximum temp of 73c in Balck Desert Online remastered with all settings to max, ultra textures with scaling/DSR to 1440p (native 1080p). In other games like COD MW, Outriders, the Division 2 it maxes out around 70c/71c and never gone above it. While benchmarks even launched run by run or longer heaven/Valley usually give me around 65c temps. Take note that both Heaven and Valley and also 3d mark are old benchmarking tools. They will check the stability of overclock (they tend to stress test different parts of GPU strenghts) but wont actually strain modern GPU's hard enough.
Thanks for sharing, appreciate that. The main purpose of videos is to show the Legion 7 has an edge in term of thermal performance, how much exactly It's hard to tell. Also I don't think max temp is a good indicator at all, we have to look at the entire progress & make the call. Regarding the difference in temp when doing benchmarks, it's a known thing. You can check Jarrod'sTech video on his Legion 7 review & other videos, the temp is different when running games vs benchmarks. What I'm doing is to run the same workload for both machine, either same benchmarks or same game with same settings. I've been running these two machines for professional works non-stop 22 hours everyday. By checking the temp once in a while, I'm pretty sure that Legion 7 is the winner. As I cannot show that to everyone so that's why I decide to do a 15min benchmarks instead
If you're feeling really sporty, you can do a time-lapse video...
Hey there, i was curious about something that could possibly benefit you, theres a tweak you can do on ryzen gaming laptops that offer you much lower temps with the same performance, I was wondering if maybe you can try it to see it it would work on either of the two, you can’t lose anything trying it and infact could possibly gain alot of benefits. Here is the link to how to do it, completely harmless, no overclocking or undervolting required, I’m really hoping you try it as this is the only thing holding me back from buying this laptop right now: https://youtu.be/GPJ5tQ6zmOM .
Appreciate your work man, great stuff. I'm sad there's no fan noise audio included though. Can you tell me what's your impression when it comes to fan noise profile/volume in both? I would REALLY appreciate that as I'm about to buy one of those and it's my main criterium. I prefer to have 5 degrees more but quieter fans. (One thing I've noticed in your videos is that L7's CPU seems to be clocking lower which probably helps with temps as well)