G73Jh: 3DMark Results

For those of you that like to compare 3DMark scores, we offer the following charts. We've left out most of the other recently reviewed notebooks and laptops, as they simply can't compete—and aren't designed to compete—with the G73Jh. However, we do have results from the Acer 5740G and the Alienware M11x to keep things in perspective.

Futuremark 3DMark Vantage

Futuremark 3DMark Vantage

Futuremark 3DMark06

Futuremark 3DMark05

Futuremark 3DMark03

Unlike the gaming results we saw on the last couple of pages, the 3DMark scores make the G73Jh look more like it has slightly lower performance relative to NVIDIA's GTX 280M. Vanage using the Performance defaults is the exception, and it correlates better with what we saw in the gaming results. And now you know why we place a lot more weight on the games instead of a synthetic benchmark. As we've said on numerous occasions, 3DMark at best is a good indication of how well 3DMark runs on any given system; some games may show similar results, but it is by no means a substitute for real gaming tests.

G73Jh: Midrange Gaming Comparison G73Jh: Also Fast for Applications
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  • frozentundra123456 - Sunday, April 18, 2010 - link

    Actually Best Buy has the same model with a single 500gb hard drive for 1199.99. They also list it in stock at most of the stores in my area (Minneapolis, MN). I would probably pick this model, as it is quite a bit cheaper and the only difference I see is that it has only one hard drive.

    Seems like a really good deal.
  • JarredWalton - Sunday, April 18, 2010 - link

    Note that the $1200 model also has 6GB RAM (2x2GB + 2x1GB) and it changes the display to an HD+ (1600x900) panel. Given the horrible quality of most laptop LCDs, I'm betting the contrast ratio on the HD+ panel isn't anywhere near as good as the 1080p model. And you lose the mouse and backpack. So...

    2GB RAM: ~$50
    500GB 7200RPM HDD: $90
    Mouse: $30
    Backpack: $70 (?)
    LCD Panel: $150 (?)

    I'm just guessing on a couple of those items based on what I think they're worth. If you add it all up, the $1200 model has about $400 less of extras, so it's about right.
  • frozentundra123456 - Sunday, April 18, 2010 - link

    I see your point I guess. However, the best buy model is a cheaper alternative that seems to be in stock most places, at least for now. For light to moderate gaming it would be acceptable.
  • JarredWalton - Monday, April 19, 2010 - link

    Just to be clear, the $1200 model is actually a very good deal. Most people don't need 8GB vs. 6GB RAM, and the extra HDD can be added at your leisure -- or add an SSD? All of the important aspects are the same, so if you want to choose your own mouse and backpack or if you don't like the ones ASUS includes, the $1200 version is a great buy as well.
  • killerclick - Sunday, April 18, 2010 - link

    I don't get the point of gaming laptops. Where are you going to play games? On the bus? In class? In the park? Why? Where's the immersion in that? And for $1500? Sorry, I don't get it...
  • SniperWulf - Sunday, April 18, 2010 - link

    For those of us that travel a lot, something like this is a godsend.
  • frozentundra123456 - Sunday, April 18, 2010 - link

    For really serious PC gaming I would agree with you. However, I just bought a cheaper Asus for my grandson (12 years old) because he is moving out of state and we wanted to keep in touch with him via webcam, and also have a computer he could bring back with him when he visits us.

    However he does like to play games on the PC, so instead of getting a laptop and a desktop, we got an Asus G60 for 849.00 on close out at best buy. He can play games at moderate settings and still have a laptop to bring with him when he visits us, etc.
  • mofo3k - Monday, April 19, 2010 - link

    I love having a gaming notebook. I'm not confined to sitting alone in my "cave" for hours on end. I can sit on the couch, go to a friends house, take it on trips and have everything right there. The best accessory I have is my Logitech Performance MX mouse with the micro usb receiver.
  • The0ne - Monday, April 19, 2010 - link

    For the most part I don't see it either. I travel quite often myself, to China, for business but rarely do I spend my free time playing game(s). That's not to say I don't but if I have more than an hour to kill I'll rather go out sight-seeing and touring rather than sitting in the hotel playing games. It just seems pathetic to do so when there is so much out there. But that's my preference and opinion. How one spends his/her free time is up to them.

    Having said that I wouldn't mind the company getting me a gaming laptop :) I don't mind carrying all the extra items since I consider it a good exercise :) My backpack with laptop weights 20+lbs and I lug it around for that very reason haha
  • Obeah - Sunday, April 18, 2010 - link

    I have seen an X3 model that has a 640gb HD. Is this a single HD? If so, what do they do with the other drive bay? Is it empty, awaiting an SSD drive?

    Any chance we can get a follow up with a list all of the models/features?

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