Can’t decide which version of the ROG Ally to get? ASUS is here to help with that, having shared new benchmarks on the official ROG site that show what AMD’s Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme chips can deliver in some of today’s most popular games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Diablo IV. The benchmarks, which showcase performance under the 1080p and 720p resolutions, seem to suggest that the ROG Ally with Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU ($699.99) can deliver over 30% improved performance on average versus the cheaper, $599.99 model that’s now available to purchase at Best Buy and other retailers. The most demanding game appears to be ELDEN RING, while the least demanding appears to be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
New Features Added to ASUS ROG Ally Since Launch
- More options to controller settings, including a calibration tool for joysticks and triggers, an anti-deadzone slider, and Hold to Repeat functionality,
- More useful UI elements to the Armoury Crate and Command Center, including a battery level, Wi-Fi status, and current system time,
- More options in the Command Center, including an “End Task” button,
- Improved game library with better manual art selection and manual addition and deletion of games,
- Wider compatibility with USB-C docks for desktop play at 30W,
- More options to the FPS limiter and Memory Assigned to GPU options, so users can further customize their performance,
- The ability for the display to go even dimmer for usability in dark environments,
- Updated GPU drivers with support for new games such as Starfield,
- …and a host of smaller bug fixes and improvements to the user experience.
…we’re happy to announce that the Ryzen Z1 variant of the ROG Ally is also available for purchase, with all the same features and a more affordable price tag…including a 1080p 120Hz display with FreeSync Premium Pro, an ergonomic design with excellent button feel, and ROG Intelligent Cooling for cool, quiet operation.
The AMD Ryzen Z1 can handle even the largest game libraries, from AAA to indie and retro titles alike. In our testing, we found that even resource-intensive games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Diablo IV were capable of 30 FPS or higher at 1080p in Turbo mode, with many other games exceeding 45 or 60 FPS for a smooth handheld experience.
