Notebookcheck Logo

Gigabyte P2742G-CF1

Specifications

Gigabyte P2742G-CF1
Gigabyte P2742G-CF1 (P2742 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-3630QM 4 x 2.4 - 3.4 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, glossy: no
Weight
3.2 kg ( = 112.88 oz / 7.05 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1300 Euro
Sold in
Anglo-America

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 65% - average
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)

Reviews for the Gigabyte P2742G-CF1

70% Gigabyte P2742G review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Put it all together and you have a system with no performance weak points that can turn its hand to just about anything. Video encoding on the go. Web browsing in the airport lounge. A machine you occasionally use to power a home cinema rig. And yes, gaming. What it's not, however, is satisfying as a pure gaming machine. If that's what you want, it's simple. Buy something with better graphics. On the other hand, if you're after a great all-round desktop replacement, stick the Gigabyte P2742G on your shortlist. It's well worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Gigabyte P2742G-CF1
Source: IT Reviews English Archive.org version
Lower prices in gaming laptops are almost always accompanied by reduced performance, and the Gigabyte P2742G-CF1 is no exception. Aside from the lower performance scores, however, the P2742G-CF1 still offers playable performance at medium graphics settings, and lasts longer than more expensive gaming rigs, making it a good choice for the gamer that prizes affordability and portability over raw performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Gigabyte P2742G-CF1
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Lower prices in gaming laptops are almost always accompanied by reduced performance, and the Gigabyte P2742G-CF1 is no exception. Aside from the lower performance scores, however, the P2742G-CF1 still offers playable performance at medium graphics settings, and lasts longer than more expensive gaming rigs, making it a good choice for the gamer that prizes affordability and portability over raw performance. While the slightly more expensive Asus G75VW-DH72 remains our Editors' Choice for mid-range gaming laptop due to its better graphics performance, the Gigabyte P2742G-CF1 is still worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Gigabyte P2742G-CF1 Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
The Gigabyte P2742G-CF1 has a lot going for it. It offers Core i7 processing power, a gorgeous 17.3-inch full HD display, a Blu-ray drive, and great battery life. Moreover, it's relatively affordable for a big-screen gaming laptop. However, you'll have to ease up on resolution and quality settings in order to play the latest and greatest DirectX 11 games.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M:

High-end graphics solution as part of the 600M series and the slowest enthusiast GTX model.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


3630QM: An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.4 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


3.2 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.


Gigabyte: Gigabyte Technology is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer founded in 1986, best known for its motherboards and graphics cards. Gigabyte offers a wide range of products including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, monitors, systems and components. Gigabyte's laptops offer gaming and creative features on the go. Gigabyte monitors offer 4K Pro Gaming.


65%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

Please share our article, every link counts!

Similar devices with the Same Specs

Gigabyte P2742G-CF2
GeForce GTX 660M

Similar devices from a different Manufacturer

MSI GE70-0ND-293UK
GeForce GTX 660M

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Gigabyte G5 MF
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i5-12500H, 15.60", 1.9 kg
Gigabyte Aorus 15 BSF
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i7-13700H, 15.60", 2.25 kg
Gigabyte G5 KF
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i5-12500H, 15.60", 1.9 kg
Gigabyte G5 GE
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i5-12500H, 15.60", 1.9 kg
Gigabyte G5 KE
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i5-12500H, 15.60", 1.99 kg
Gigabyte AERO 16 OLED BSF
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 16.00", 2.1 kg
Gigabyte Aero 16 XE5
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, 16.00", 2.3 kg
Gigabyte G7 GD
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i5-11400H, 17.30", 2.38 kg
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED YD, i7-11800H
GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-11800H, 15.60", 2 kg
Gigabyte A5 K1
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R5 5600H, 15.60", 2.174 kg
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED KD-72DE624SP
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-11800H, 15.60", 2 kg
Gigabyte G5 GD
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i5-11400H, 15.60", 2.087 kg
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR XD
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-11800H, 17.30", 2.5 kg
Gigabyte A7 X1
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R9 5900HX, 17.30", 2.53 kg
Gigabyte G5 KC
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Comet Lake i5-10500H, 15.60", 2.13 kg
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XD
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-11800H, 15.60", 2.23 kg
Gigabyte Aero 15 WB-7ES1130SH
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10750H, 15.60", 2 kg
Gigabyte G5 MD-51US123SH
GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i5-11400H, 15.60", 2.2 kg
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD
GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i9-11980HK, 17.30", 2.766 kg
Gigabyte Aorus 7 KB-7ES1130SD
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, Comet Lake i7-10750H, 17.30", 2.5 kg
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED WB-8NL5130SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 15.60", 2 kg
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED YC
GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, Comet Lake i9-10980HK, 15.60", 2 kg
Gigabyte G5 KC
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 15.60", 2.2 kg
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YC
GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, Comet Lake i9-10980HK, 17.30", 2.76 kg
Gigabyte Aorus 5 SB-7UK1131SH
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, Comet Lake i7-10750H, 15.60", 0 kg
Gigabyte Aorus 5 KB-7ES1130SD
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, Comet Lake i7-10750H, 15.60", 0 kg
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR
GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i9-9980HK, 17.30", 2.5 kg
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2013-03-27 (Update: 2013-03-27)