Gaming Results at 1080p and 1440p: A Comprehensive Analysis
The gaming results fortnight at 1080p were quite impressive, with all setting levels playable. However, it's essential to note that the results will vary depending on what other players are doing in the game. When moving up to 1440p, the frame rates still ran well, but only at lower settings like Epic and above. The 1% lows were significantly affected by the increased resolution, with only Epic settings showing some issues.
Overwatch was tested playing with the bots, even at Epic settings, which ran very well as shown by the 1% lows that were above the refresh rate of the panel. When moving back to 1440p, only Epic settings started causing problems, but they still worked quite well at all setting levels. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO) was going well at 1080p, with this game not requiring many resources to work well. However, when playing at 1440p, the frame rates didn't drop as much as expected, and most people will likely stay at 1080p or below if playing competitively.
Rainbow Six Siege was tested using the built-in benchmark, even at Ultra settings, which ran pretty well with the 1% lows above the refresh rate of the display. The frame rates dropped a bit but not too far behind the averages, making it suitable for most settings. The rest of the games were tested at 1080p only, as generally, the frame rates weren't high enough to justify playing at 1440p.
PubG was tested using the replay feature, and the 1% lows are a bit below the averages, which seems normal for this game. However, take the results with a grain of salt, as they can vary depending on what's happening in the game. Far Cry 5 was tested with the built-in benchmark, and while not amazing, it was still playable at most setting levels without issue. Assassin's Creed Origins was also tested, showing similar results.
Dota 2 was tested using a fairly intensive replay, which should be considered as a worst-case scenario for this game. Even in this test, the averages looked pretty good. Battlefield 1 was tested during the first campaign mission, running well even with Ultra settings and no noticeable issues. The Witcher 3 didn't require a high frame rate to play but showed some stuttering at Ultra settings; however, it ran well at all setting levels.
Tomb Raider: Rise of the Tomb Raider was tested with the built-in benchmark, showing that medium or lowest settings could take us above the refresh rate of the display. Ghost Recon was another resource-intensive game that ran well even with Vulcan and max settings, averaging above the refresh rate of the display. Doom was tested using Vulcan, running well at all setting levels with no noticeable problems.
Shadow of War was tested with the built-in benchmark, showing medium or lowest settings could take us above the refresh rate of the display. Ashes of the Singularity was another test, and as a more demanding game, the results weren't too great.
The Laptop's Performance: A Mid-Range Choice
The Gigabyte Error 14 laptop's performance in these games is quite promising, especially with its mid-range choice of the 1050 Ti graphics card. It works well with less demanding games at 1080p with fair settings and can provide acceptable frame rates in some of those games at 1440p. However, it may need to be upgraded to something more powerful like a 1060 graphics card for smoother performance in more demanding triple-A games.
As the testing shows, the results are quite decent, making this laptop suitable for less demanding games. While not ideal for competitive gaming or more resource-intensive titles, it's still a viable choice for casual gamers. The full review will cover under-volt mode and temperature testing to give readers a comprehensive understanding of how the Gigabyte Error 14 laptop performs in real-world usage.
The Future of Gaming
As technology advances, gaming laptops will continue to play an essential role in delivering immersive gaming experiences. As we've seen with the Gigabyte Error 14 laptop, mid-range choices can still provide excellent performance without breaking the bank. However, for those seeking smoother performance or competitive gameplay, upgrading to more powerful hardware may be necessary.
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