Laptop graphics cards are DEAD

**Nvidia's Latest Gaming Laptop Offerings**

At the recent event in London, Nvidia showcased its latest gaming laptop offerings, which promised to deliver desktop-grade graphics on-the-go. The laptops were equipped with various Nvidia GeForce GTX 10-series GPUs, including the 970, 1070, 1080, and 980 models. However, there was a twist - the TDP (Thermal Design Power) of these GPUs would be the same as their desktop counterparts.

For instance, a 970m laptop would have the same TDP as a desktop 970, while an 1070 laptop would match the TDP of a desktop 1070. Similarly, an 1080 laptop would have the same TDP as a non-Gaming Desktop 980, and vice versa. This was made possible by the use of dual-FET power supply multiphase power controllers in these laptops.

The laptops were also equipped with Factory Overclocks, but unfortunately, there was no over-voltage or under-voltage control on the cards at all. Additionally, Nvidia's VR capabilities were showcased, with all the laptops being VR ready. However, it's worth noting that the availability of these features may vary depending on which card is used.

The laptops were also equipped with a range of features that would be suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming on-the-go. Specifically, the use of G-Sync technology had been improved, allowing for 120Hz refresh rates on 1440p panels and 12Hz refresh rates on 1080p panels.

**Benchmarking Results**

After returning to Canada, I was able to sit down and analyze some benchmarking results gathered from the laptops at the event in London. Unfortunately, there were two main issues that arose during this process. Firstly, Nvidia did not allow me to test any of the laptops equipped with a GTX 1060, which was frustrating given their thin-and-light design.

Secondly, the games used for testing - BioShock Infinite and Shadow of Mordor - proved to be somewhat unimpressive in terms of providing meaningful results. The former game resulted in frame rates of 181 FPS on an i7-6820HK processor, while the latter yielded a lower figure despite being paired with a higher-end processor.

**Benchmarks**

The performance numbers were gathered at 1080p resolution due to the limitations of the Asus laptop's display. To mitigate this, I used the highest presets available for each game, which resulted in some impressive scores.

For Tomb Raider, the laptops proved to be quite fast, with frame rates exceeding 100 FPS on high settings.

**The Future of Gaming Laptops**

In conclusion, Nvidia has made significant strides in delivering desktop-grade graphics to gaming laptops. With a range of GPUs available across different form factors and architectures, there is something for everyone. Whether you're interested in the GTX 1060's thin-and-light design or the more powerful GTX 1080s, these laptops promise to deliver impressive performance.

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