HP Pavilion G6 2005AX Review and Benchmarks

[vds5344]

thanks sam I'm unable to quote from my phone sorry.
anyways it's a8 4500M and shouldn't it make any difference.
Agree that 512 mb would be fine but i think crossfiring gives better results?
And if some kind user of this lappy should confirm the mp3 running fine? How well lappy stands well with comparison to dell inspiron 14r in gaming? Just asking have a low budget but ambitions are to play good games at lowest or normal settings though.

[sam]

thanks sam I'm unable to quote from my phone sorry.

no problem

Agree that 512 mb would be fine but i think crossfiring gives better results?

not always. rather i would say maximum number of times the extra performance gain is not worth it at all. simply switching to performance mode (fGPU turned off, dGPU turned on) will give better performance and at least all games will run without showing artifacts or crashing. AMD was criticized for same thing with Llano. Games crashed or performance degraded. If i remember correctly, the fGPU (fusion GPU) of Llano can't be turned off and that caused problems. This was fixed in Trinity.

How well lappy stands well with comparison to dell inspiron 14r in gaming? Just asking have a low budget but ambitions are to play good games at lowest or normal settings though.

fully depends on the GPU. Quad core i7s got beaten by A10 (A10 was beaten in 3 out of 15) in games when both were using their built in graphics. So games definitely have no problem with the low clock (Trinity won Computex award for a reason. This most likely was it).

Spoiler:

BTW if the Inspiron is having anything less than GT630/540, forget it.

[far]

@sam Are you planning to buy this laptop...or anyother model in your mind...I think you were going to buy before this monthend :-P

[akbsol]

Can one change the gpu in lappies?

No...

simply switching to performance mode (fGPU turned off, dGPU turned on) will give better performance and at least all games will run without showing artifacts or crashing.

Are you sure that when we put a app/game to performance mode, its graphics get processed by dgpu only and there is no cross-firing involved?

[sam]

@sam Are you planning to buy this laptop...or anyother model in your mind...I think you were going to buy before this monthend :-P

this unless Asus brings a laptop with similar config and without OS for same price as X53TA.

Are you sure that when we put a app/game to performance mode, its graphics get processed by dgpu only and there is no cross-firing involved?

isn't there any setting to turn Xfire off? should be part of the catalyst suite

[far]

Flipkart has mentioned goodies worth Rs1180 only..?

Funny Enough immediately after my enquiry , they have increased the goodies worth to Rs 2180 and then replied my query.

Flipkart !!!

[sam]

@Games Goblin, can you please test the games or benchmark using the new AMD Catalyst driver 12.6. The list of changes includes the fusionGPUs also.

# Feature Highlights
* Dual Graphics enhancements – new application profiles for DirectX 9 applications
- Supported Dual Graphics configurations:
> AMD Accelerated Processors for Desktop PCs
^ AMD Radeon™ HD 7660D (A10-5800K)
^ AMD Radeon™ HD 7660D (A10-5700)
^ AMD Radeon™ HD 7560D (A8-5600K)
^ AMD Radeon™ HD 7560D (A8-5500)
> Notebooks with AMD Accelerated Processors
^ AMD Radeon™ HD 7660G (A10-4600M)
- AMD Accelerated Processors for Desktop PCs
> AMD Radeon™ HD 7660G (A10-4600M)
> AMD Radeon™ HD 7640G (A8-4500M)
> AMD Radeon™ HD 7520G (A6-4400M)
- New profiles have been added for the following titles:
> Diablo 3
> Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
> StarCraft 2
> Portal 2
> Call of Duty Modern Warfare
> Call of Duty Black Ops

source: filehippo

[rish]

Hi
To clear everyone doubts..

There are 2 modes in selecting graphic cards
power saver ( igpu i.e 7640g )
high performance ( dgpu ( dgpu i.e 7670m )

then there is another option in amd catalyst
dual gpu ( crossfire i.e 7640g + 7670m )
you can enable it or disable it .

In short you can use igpu/dgpu/crossfire as per your wish...

Regarding crossfire performance please keep in mind last year there wasn't any support for dx 9 based games . And there were many games based on dx9 such as dirt 2, mafia 2 , just cause 2 . So crossfire did not worked in those games and it reverted the games to igpu which in most cases was slower than dgpu. So performance wasnt great.

I have played halo 2 on g6 2005ax on vista with catalyst drivers 12.7 leaked. Havent benchmarked it . But people have reported an increase of 100 points in 3d mark 11 with other cards.
The temperatures were
54 c on battery and 68 c while charging with no a/c . Ambient room temp around 45 c . I played it on 7640g for 3 hrs

[akbsol]

Funny Enough immediately after my enquiry , they have increased the goodies worth to Rs 2180 and then replied my query.

Flipkart !!!

Same thing happened with me. I had sent them a inquiry asking for clarification about the specifications of a not so popular laptop model in their stock but in the morning next day when I got their reply, I found the model to be 1000rs. dearer whereas its prices were stagnant for almost 2 months.

[vds5344]

so nobody got time to test max payne!

[DevilGamer]

@Games Goblin can you please try and run some games like BF3, Crysis 2, MP3 ?

[magnet]

Any idea why we dont see any competitor coming up with new model from same tree?

Also why the sleekbook base on trinity not entered so far.

I enquired at one shop in lammington mumbai.And the guy quote me 28k.

I said ill buy but the price you quoting looks cheap hence to be sure i need to see the box in front to verify specification.Than i thought he is calling someone on mobile but later found out busy updating his facebook status.I left the spot.

I also wanted to buy logitech g400 mouse and samsung wifi router but he look least interested in business.He wanted that people to buy who just say give me a config of i3 within 15k budget and i put my not selling high margin stock to you.

As i reached late and had to leave urgently i left the shop and left the place.The shop name was Lappie World in line of computer selection.

[DevilGamer]

@magnet You can try out online shopping if you like

HP Laptop Price India, HP Pavilion G6-2005AX (AMD Quad Core/4gb/500gb/1GB,Buy HP Laptops Online - Infibeam.com

[far]

got an offer at hp showroom for 32.5k ...he wont go below that....I was expecting infibeam price at the store..::-P

[magnet]

@magnet You can try out online shopping if you like

HP Laptop Price India, HP Pavilion G6-2005AX (AMD Quad Core/4gb/500gb/1GB,Buy HP Laptops Online - Infibeam.com

Infibeam is that reputed enough to deal with.

I have used ebay.And also heard good reviews about sulekha.

I am also waiting for sleekbook and just read in usa thay have started taking preorders on HP ENVY Sleekbook 6z-1000 .
I guess ill wait for another week.If still no details come out than might purchase it.

Also if some competitor comes price will directly touch 30k max i feel.Would support me much better in other purchases.

[ssk_the_gr8]

^^ sulekha is a bad idea .

[sam]

Any idea why we dont see any competitor coming up with new model from same tree?

Asus have launched similar model but haven't reached India yet. Acer will be late & Dell is not interested in AMD stuff.

Also why the sleekbook base on trinity not entered so far.

Thats why i wanted to know. Well Sleekbook is launched 10 days back so it should be launched by next month. 30k Sleekbook will steal quite a few intel customers as even with a very low clocked processor, it looks great.

I enquired at one shop in lammington mumbai.And the guy quote me 28k.

I said ill buy but the price you quoting looks cheap hence to be sure i need to see the box in front to verify specification.Than i thought he is calling someone on mobile but later found out busy updating his facebook status.I left the spot.

I also wanted to buy logitech g400 mouse and samsung wifi router but he look least interested in business.He wanted that people to buy who just say give me a config of i3 within 15k budget and i put my not selling high margin stock to you.

As i reached late and had to leave urgently i left the shop and left the place.The shop name was Lappie World in line of computer selection.

we had one thread in H/W section (deleted) saying lappie world is fraud or so and now they treat you like that. i am not surprised at all

And also heard good reviews about sulekha.

ssk_the_gr8 had quite an experience with Sulekha. no bill received with phone ordered from Sulekha. And this is one of the many incidents i read about Sulekha. Best will be to stay away from them.

Also if some competitor comes price will directly touch 30k max i feel.Would support me much better in other purchases.

Hope HP launches a G4/G6 with A10/A8 without any GPU. They have DV6 with A10 but that will cost 38-40k.

[magnet]

Just read in liliputing that hp has started taking pre orders for sleekbook base on amd chips

HP Envy 6 Sleekbook with AMD now available for $600 - Liliputing

Now ill buy this same config at 30k price(g6 2005ax) or will wait for sleekbook .I wanted lappie on urgent basis now as i have to file my family returns (i have free time in my office where i can do the necessary workings)and i am already dilly-dailying it alot.

[a2mn2002]

Please explorer the Heating issue more . coz i am considering this one to buy and i will play Mafia 2 on it.

[shar_yogi]

Please explorer the Heating issue more . coz i am considering this one to buy and i will play Mafia 2 on it.

It goes to 76 degrees when u runs the game, while playing cod-mw3. mine goes upto max 76 C but it drops to 60-62 C after you exit the game within 10-15 sec.



While surfing and doing some light task it remain 45-50 C

[xdruchir]

Bought this lappy day before n it works like a charm..

Could any one help me with switching on the integrated webcam?

When I open youcam it asks me to turn on the integrated webcam, and i found nothing that could help me..

Also are there any drivers that i need to installed for the same?

Any kind of help is really appreciated.

[rish]

anyone who wants to view the 3dmark11 score of 7670m alone it is
p1234
graphics - 1153

you can view my benchmark here

Trinity Devastator Lite Mobile video card benchmark result - AMD A8-4500M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics,Hewlett-Packard 184A score: P1234 3DMarks

the test was done using amd official beta 12.7

the crossfire dual gpu score with stock hp drivers
p1668
graphics - 1725

Trinity Devastator Lite Mobile video card benchmark result - AMD A8-4500M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics,Hewlett-Packard 184A score: P1668 3DMarks


crossfire dual gpu score with 12.7 drivers
p1689
graphics - 1751

Trinity Devastator Lite Mobile video card benchmark result - AMD A8-4500M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics,Hewlett-Packard 184A score: P1689 3DMarks

aakash and games goblin bro you can add the screenshots of above links in your review..

[a2mn2002]

@ shar_yogi
bro if cooling pad is used then how the Temp will be ?
Can i play mafia2 on it under medium settings. Is that heat is something to worry about.

[far]

Guys !!
Lets do any 2005AX discussion on on the offical owners club

2005AX Proud Owners Club

[sam]

^^ moving post won't work so created a new discussion thread:HP G6 2005AX (powered by Trinity) Discussion Thread. Post there

the other one will be removed.

[softhunterdevil]

Thanks Games Goblin, your nice review has helped me to finally order the laptop on snapdeal. Hope they deliver on time. Thanks a lot.

[sumit269]

Hi,
Can you please confirm if this would run Designing softwares like AutoCAD and 3DS MAX smoothly??

Your review is making me recommend this to a friend for such tasks and i dont want to go wrong with the advice else gaali padegi hamesha.

[bhavukful]

please please please help!!!!
i am confused b/w two laptops HP Pavilion G6 2005AX and HP Pavilion g6-2008TX (flipkart link: HP Pavilion g6-2008TX Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review HP Notebook)
please tell me which has better processor and which has better graphic card.
please reply fast as i don't have much time .
thanks.

[sam]

ok looks like we all missed this laptop. Both will perform almost same and the one provided by you may offer a few FPS more in some games but more or less, as GPU is same and the resolution is nothing to brag about the processor will never be stretched so as to show which one is superior in games. So its your pick.

[bankrupt]

bought dis laptop....awesum xperience...smooth gameplay...m goin 2 try playin elders scroll and battlefield 3 2day.. den will let u 9... heating is moderate...nd can b minimised by placin d lappy on a buk... lyk m doin nw.. i bot it 4 32300 4m emall kolkata nd gt a mouse,4 gb pndrv n a hdphn free... the bag wich i got ws black in clr with bluish grey borders... luvd it...