Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition experience evaluation: comprehensive hardware upgrade, greatly improved experience

It’s the back-to-school season, and there must be a lot of student friends who need to change their phones recently. If you want a thin and light laptop with long battery life, good screen placement, and can play games and work, then we want to talk today This Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition should be more suitable for you. It is equipped with Ryzen 7 8845H processor, 65W performance release, 84Wh large battery and 1.46kg lightweight body. How is its actual performance? Let’s take a look.

Appearance design

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition basically continues the style of the 2023 model in appearance design this time, but has made some adjustments in details. Let’s briefly review it. .

First of all, the bare metal weight of the machine is 1.46kg and the thickness is 15.9mm. These two parameters are consistent with the 2023 model and are still light, thin and portable enough. The body color is also the classic dove gray and azure blue. However, in terms of the design of side A, the 2024 new a machine has a more modern silver new logo in the upper left corner, and the classic Lenovo metal nameplate is still on the lower right side.

Open the screen, Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition is replaced with a 16:10 ratio OLED screen this time, with a high screen-to-body ratio and left and right borders It's very narrow, so it's a pity that it didn't have a flat mirror.

There is a raised design in the center of the top of the screen to facilitate users to open and close the screen. At the same time, a 1080P full HD camera, infrared and IR ToF sensor are inserted. It supports Windows Hello face recognition, and the system also has built-in AI beauty optimization algorithm, which can realize intelligent background blur, automatic facial correction, intelligent beauty and other functions, which is very useful in video calls, video conferencing and other scenarios. Lenovo Smart Butler also supports some AI-based personalized functions, which will be mentioned later. The camera part also has a physical privacy pick to better protect personal privacy.

In terms of screen quality, Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition is equipped with a Samsung E4 panel, supporting 2.8K resolution, 120Hz high refresh rate, and 0.2ms response time , 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 600 nits peak brightness, and passed HDR True Black 500 certification. It also supports Rheinland Hardware Low Blue Light Eye Protection and Rheinland Eyesafe certifications.

According to the actual measurement on this site, its three color gamut volumes exceed 100%, of which the sRGB color gamut volume is as high as 173.3%, and the Adobe RGB and DCI P3 color gamut volumes are both within 100%. About 120%, while the color gamut coverage of the sRGB color gamut is 100%, the other two color gamuts are also very close to 100%, and the color performance is excellent.

In terms of color accuracy, the screen's color accuracy under the native color gamut is also very good. The average Delta E measured by this site is 0.97, and the maximum Delta is 2.32. It is also very good for professional design needs.

It is worth mentioning that after turning on HDR mode in the system, the color gamut performance will be closer to the 100% sRGB color gamut, and all color gamuts will be reduced. This is the color gamut test result presented in the picture above.

In addition, Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition not only provides hardware-level anti-screen protection, but also listens to an OLED energy-saving mode in the system manager, turning on Finally, you can choose to darken the system toolbar, application background and display screen, and use partition control technology to adjust the screen brightness of the corresponding parts, thereby further improving screen life and machine battery life. Lenovo has also officially promised that non-human OLED screen display problems that occur during normal use during the warranty period will also be covered by the warranty, so that everyone can buy with confidence.

The design of the C side is generally inherited from the previous generation. Lenovo’s exclusive large-size smile keycaps are more ergonomic and have a better coding feel. The white backlit keyboard and button status indicators are there. It should be noted that the first row of buttons are triggered by shortcut functions by default, and the digital functions in area F need to be triggered with the Fn key combination.

The long rounded power button is placed independently in the upper right corner of the C side, and there are two speaker openings on both sides of the keyboard area.

The touchpad is medium in size and positioned to the left. The surface is made of glass and feels smooth. The touch feel and pressing feel are quite satisfactory.

The trackpad also supports Lenovo’s exclusive shortcut touch gestures, such as left and right The inner swipe can minimize the window, swipe up and down along both sides to adjust the volume in full-screen application state, swipe up from the bottom to tile the window, etc. It is still very convenient after getting used to it.

The design of the D shell is simple and intuitive. The upper part is a complete foot pad and two heat dissipation holes. The lower part has a pair of speaker openings and a pair of small foot pads. The surrounding parts have a very smooth beveled transition. It plays the role of visual thinning and optimizing the grip feel.

In terms of interfaces, Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition adopts a bilateral interface layout. The left side of the fuselage is an HDMI2.0 interface and dual USB-C full-function interfaces. , one of which is a full-blooded USB4.0 interface with a transmission rate of 40Gbps.

There is a set of power status indicators on the right side of the fuselage, 3.5mm audio interface, full-size card reader, 2 USB3.2 Gen Type-A interfaces, external expansion It's almost full.

In addition, Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition is also equipped with a pure white Nitride USB-C interface three-pin power adapter with 100W output power. Not only can it be used when going out It can quickly recharge laptops, mobile phones, tablets and other devices, and also avoids the problem of two-pin plugs that make laptops feel numb when touched.

Theoretical Performance

Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition is equipped with the latest generation Ryzen 7 8845H processor. This is also used in many game notebooks this year. It uses 4nm process technology , based on the Zen4 architecture, has 8 cores and 16 threads, the maximum acceleration frequency can reach 5.1GHz, and the L3 cache is 16MB. Compared with the Ryzen 7 7840H, it also improves energy efficiency.

In terms of graphics, everyone is familiar with the AMD Radeon 780M. Its performance is very good in a thin and light notebook, not to mention that Lenovo has also provided a 65W this time. With full power consumption, its actual performance is also worth looking forward to.

In the built-in running benchmark test of CPU-Z, the multi-thread score of Ryzen 7 8845H ran up to 7000, and the single-thread score was about 640 points.

In the CineBench R23 test, the single-core score of Ryzen 7 8845H exceeded 1,800 points, and the multi-core score was 16,627 points. This performance has beaten some of its peers. The 24-year-old new gaming notebook with a new processor is really a secret.

We also tested the 3D Mark CPU Profile project, which can more intuitively reflect the multi-threaded performance of the CPU. Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition CPU The single-thread score reached 1019 points, and the maximum thread score reached 7636 points. Compared with the previously tested gaming laptops with the same processor, the maximum thread score is higher.

Of course, 3D Mark’s Time Spy stress test is also a must-test item. Generally, it requires a score higher than 97% to pass the test and pass the test. Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition’s 20-round Time Spy cycle achieved a final score of 99.6%, easily passing the test.

In terms of GPU, AMD Radeon 780M is a core display after all, and the test content is simpler. In the 3D Mark Time Spy benchmark test, which represents DX12 gaming performance, Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition has a graphics card score of 2946 points and a physical score of 9999 points.

However, the official will launch a retail version of BIOS later to unlock a higher 7500MHz memory frequency option, so we also tested the score performance at the 7500MHz memory frequency. It can be seen that the CPU and GPU scores have increased to a certain extent. The GPU score has increased to 3116 points, and the CPU score has also successfully exceeded 10,000 points.

In the 3D Mark Fire Strike test, which represents DX11 game performance, the graphics card score of Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition is It reached 8664 points, and the physical score was 28127 points, which is also among the best among the historical models with the same processor that have been tested. When tested at a memory frequency of 7500MHz, the graphics card score increased by more than 600 points again, and the overall score also improved a lot. Then someone may ask, why is the theoretical performance of its CPU and core display higher than that of some game laptops?

You will know the reason if you look at the actual test of the baking machine above. In the 20-minute AIDA64 single baking FPU test, the CPU performance of Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition The power consumption can be maintained at 65W. Although the CPU temperature is slightly higher, reaching 91 degrees, this is a thin and light notebook after all, and the main frequency of the CPU at this time is also as high as 4.2GHz. Compared with the 54W power consumption released when baking the machine, Gaming laptops with a CPU clocked at 4.0GHz will naturally perform better.

When we open the AI ​​performance optimization function in Lenovo Computer Manager, we can see that it provides 4 performance mode presets. In fact, in beast mode, it is almost 54W. The power consumption of the oven is low, but the fourth-level geek mode with the strongest performance directly releases the power consumption to 65W. It seems that Lenovo is still very confident in its heat dissipation adjustment.

Game Measurement

Since the theoretical performance is so strong, can Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition surprise us in terms of game performance? This time we found 5 popular games, including 2 newly released games this year, to see how powerful the Radeon 780M’s core display is.

The first old rule is still the most popular online competitive game "CS2" on Steam. Let's go directly to the difficulty. After entering the game, select 2.8K resolution and low image quality. By default, the average number of frames at this time can reach 88 frames. The OLED screen and high refresh rate provide a very good gaming experience.

If you give up some definition and reduce the resolution to 1200P, the average number of frames at this time can reach 118 frames, basically running the 120Hz high brush Screen.

The second game is "Assassin's Creed: Odyssey", which is commonly known by players as "all beings are equal". I believe veteran players know how much pressure it puts on the hardware, and there is no specific target. AMD FSR technology is optimized. After entering the game, we selected 1200P resolution, low quality preset, and ran the benchmark test that comes with the game. The average frame rate reached 46 frames, and the performance was okay.

The third game is "Forza Horizon 5", which is known as "God-optimized". This game is adapted to AMD's FSR technology. We After entering the game, first select 1200P resolution, medium quality preset, adjust the FSR option to Balance, and run the built-in benchmark test. The average number of frames can reach 77 frames, and it runs very smoothly.

Then we changed the resolution to 1600P and the FSR option to performance. At this time, the average number of frames was just running at 60 frames. It can be said that Radeon 780M wants to play smoothly. Still not too stressful.

The fourth game is "Granblue Fantasy Relink" which was just released. As a console ported game, it is not well optimized for PC, but it should have many friends. You may want to try this game after buying a computer, so we also conducted a test. Under the 1080P resolution and the standard image quality preset option, the average number of frames in the running chart of the game was 49 frames, and the average number of frames in combat was also 40 frames. It's still playable, and I look forward to better performance after hardware driver optimization in the future.

The fifth "Yakuza 8" is also released not long ago. Although the scenes are mostly in small gardens, it still puts forward higher requirements for hardware. The game supports the AMD FSR option. In actual performance, the effect of FSR on picture optimization is not ideal enough. When the high image quality/ultra high image quality preset is turned on, the faces of the characters in the distance are still very blurry. In terms of frame rate, under the settings of 1200P resolution, high image quality preset, and FSR image quality priority, the average can reach 71 frames, so there is no need to worry about the smoothness of the game.

Switch to the extremely high quality preset, and then change the FSR option to Balanced, the average frame rate can reach 63 frames, so you can play it leisurely in your spare time. What problem. It can be said that as long as the image quality and resolution are not excessively required for large-scale stand-alone games, the effect of mainstream 3A running on Radeon 780M is already excellent.

Storage life

We also noticed during game testing that AAA games have relatively high memory usage, basically using more than 16GB, so Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 new product has popularized 32GB large memory and 1TB storage capacity, which is very critical for the gaming experience. In terms of memory performance, the read score is slightly lower, reaching 50428MB/s, while the write and copy scores reach 9W and 6W respectively, and the latency is slightly higher, at 111.2ns.

Similarly, we have also added a running score test under the 7500MHz memory frequency. You can see that the memory read, write and copy scores have improved, especially the write scores. At 104.45GB/s, the practicality of high-frequency memory is self-evident, and even the memory delay has been reduced by 6.2ns.

The performance of the built-in 1TB solid-state drive is quite satisfactory, with sequential read and write speeds of around 5000MB/s. For specific performance, you can refer to the test results of CrystalDiskMark.

In terms of battery life, Xiaoxin Pro14 has been upgraded again based on the 75Wh battery capacity of the previous generation, using a battery of up to 84Wh. You must know that this is a 14-inch It is a thin and light notebook, so we are also very curious about its battery life performance.

I don’t know if it’s unexpected, but it will scare you once you test it. We adjusted the screen brightness of Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition to 150nit (about 65% screen brightness), refreshed Switch the frequency to 60Hz, select energy saving in performance mode, select optimal energy efficiency in battery mode, and turn off the keyboard backlight. Then run the modern office endurance test project in PC Mark 10. The final score is 13 hours and 56 minutes, breaking through the notebook history of Zhijia Model battery life results. We then played a 45-minute episode of an online TV series at 1080P resolution, which only consumed 5% of the battery, and the battery life was very good.

Office Production

Finally, let’s take a look at the productivity performance and some customization functions of Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition. After all, office work is a necessary use for thin and light notebooks.

In the PC Mark 10 modern office benchmark test, the overall score of Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition is 6471 points, and the performance of the three sub-scores is basically 1 Around 10,000 points, the performance is relatively balanced. Thanks to the powerful core display performance, the photo editing, rendering and visualization scores in the digital content creation project are 13,000 points and 10,209 points respectively.

In the benchmark test version 6.0 of the mainstream professional rendering software V-Ray, we chose the test project of V-Ray for CPU, Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition The final score is 15464, which is completely OK for light rendering creation. In terms of customization functions, Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition also spent some effort, such as:

Lenovo Computer Manager integrates many practical functions, and the page is fresh Simple and visually clear. On the homepage, you can check the current working status of the computer's main hardware, product warranty status and other information.

The intelligent hardware management tab not only provides intelligent scene detection and performance adjustment, but also It supports manual performance switching and a variety of intelligent prediction functions based on built-in sensors, such as automatically waking up/sleeping to determine whether the user is in front of the computer, and automatically pausing and playing videos when the screen is on and playing videos.

The Dolby sound effect function will intelligently optimize the sound performance according to the selected application scenario. Microphone noise reduction can automatically detect the human voice and position when headphones are plugged in, enhance the vocal performance, and eliminate environmental noise.

Customer service also provides a one-stop service support function, so ordinary consumers can easily solve various after-sales problems.

Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ruilong Edition also has a built-in Xiaoxin Super Document function, which will automatically classify and organize local files on the computer to facilitate users to quickly search. Not only does it support local retrieval and cloud network disk backup, but it can also quickly transfer files from old machines to new machines, further improving efficiency.

Summary

After using it, Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition is not only a competent thin and light notebook, but also a medium-sized thin and light notebook for students and young people who are new to the workplace. performance benchmark. Compared with itself, Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition has been upgraded and strengthened in multiple dimensions.

Its excellent performance release and heat dissipation performance allow users to handle high-load professional creations and games with ease; and its compact body and powerful battery life can also Take it with you without worrying about battery life. The newly upgraded OLED screen and Dolby sound effects ensure the display and external sound effects of this computer. Therefore, Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition is versatile, high-performance, Small body, big power.

It is reported that Xiaoxin Pro14 2024 AI Ryzen Edition will be available in 2 configurations at the first launch, corresponding to 16GB / 1TB storage combination and 32GB / 1TB storage combination. The price starts from 4999 yuan, and the first launch is dove gray. Color matching, the blue version will be launched later, interested friends can pay attention to it.

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