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MagyarAsus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM laptop review: Peak GeForce RTX 3060 performance
Asus has refreshed its TUF Gaming F15 series for 2022 now that the Intel 12th gen CPU series is widely available. Instead of a simple CPU swap, however, the manufacturer has updated significant aspects of last year's FX506 chassis in order to create the FX507. This review will go over all the key differences between the 2021 FX506 and 2022 FX507 as well as what performance levels users can expect from the FX507.
Our configuration in review comes with the Alder Lake-H Core i7-12700H CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 300 Hz 1080p IPS panel, and 90 Wh battery for approximately $1500 USD retail. Other SKUs with slower display refresh rates, smaller 56 Wh battery, and slower CPU options may be available. Note that even though the FX507 comes with the same GeForce RTX 3060 GPU as on the older FX506, the GPU in the newer model targets a much higher TGP to squeeze out more performance (140 W vs. 95 W).
Competitors to the FX507 include other midrange 15.6-inch thin-and-light gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 15 Base Model, MSI GP66, Acer Predator Triton, or the Gigabyte Aorus 5 series.
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Potential Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.2 % | 03/2022 | Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM i7-12700H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 2.1 kg | 24.95 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | |
| 85.9 % | 06/2021 | Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506HM i7-11800H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 2.3 kg | 24.9 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | |
| 82.4 % | 02/2021 | Asus TUF Dash F15 FX516PR i7-11370H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 2 kg | 20 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | |
| 86.3 % | 07/2021 | Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS R9 5900HX, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 2.3 kg | 27.2 mm | 15.60" | 2560x1440 | |
| 82.9 % | 09/2020 | Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502L i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile | 2.1 kg | 19 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | |
| 85.8 % | 06/2021 | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX582 LR-1BH2 i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 2.4 kg | 21.5 mm | 15.60" | 3840x2160 |
Case — Smaller and Lighter
The FX507 may look identical to the FX506 at first glance, but there are actually numerous small changes. The corners, for example, are sharper than before while the faux-brushed glossy palm rests are now a flatter matte texture. Most of the bumps and alternating textures on the FX506 have been removed for a cleaner and more minimalistic look. Chassis materials appear to be otherwise the same as last year's model for a similar level of rigidity.
Asus has managed to cut down both the size and weight of the FX507 when compared to its FX506 predecessor. The newer model is slightly shorter (354.9 mm vs. 359.8 mm), slightly narrower (251.9 mm x 256 mm), and a fair bit lighter (2.1 kg vs. 2.3 kg) to be just as light as the thinner Zephyrus S15 design.
Connectivity — One More USB-C Port
Port options have changed slightly from the FX506. More specifically, the FX507 has dropped one USB-A port for a second USB-C port. All other ports are otherwise identical.
Keep in mind that the laptop must be on MSHybrid mode if connecting any Thunderbolt 4 devices. This is a limitation to all laptops running on 12th gen Alder Lake-H CPUs thus far.
Communication
Webcam
Camera quality is poor from the 720p webcam. There is no privacy shutter or Windows Hello support, either.
Maintenance
The bottom panel is relatively easy to remove with a Philips screwdriver and flat edge. The internals have been revamped as shown by the comparison images below, but the 2x SODIMM slots, 2x M.2 SSD slots, and removable WLAN module remains.
Accessories and Warranty
There are no extras in the box other than the usual AC adapter and paperwork. The typical one-year manufacturer warranty applies.
Input Devices — Different But Not Necessarily Better
Keyboard
Asus has revised the keyboard layout when compared to the FX506. Some of the auxiliary keys are now in their own row near the top left while the arrow keys are now slightly longer in length. The font on each key is also darker and grayer which unfortunately makes it more difficult to read.
Both key feedback and the single-zone RGB backlight remain identical year-over-year. We find the keys to the lighter and softer side when compared to the keys on the Eurocom RX315 while being very close to the keyboards on most Zephyrus S models.
Touchpad
The FX507 has dropped the dedicated mouse buttons on the FX506 for a larger clickpad surface area (13 x 7.8 cm vs. 10.6 x 8.0 cm). Gliding is smooth at all speeds with very little sticking, but feedback is weak and somewhat spongy when inputting clicks. Drag-and-drag actions are therefore not as comfortable as on the older FX506.
Display — 300 Hz with Adaptive Sync
Asus has upgraded the 240 Hz Sharp LQ156M1JW26 IPS panel on the older FX516PR for a faster 300 Hz Sharp TL156VDXP0101 IPS panel on the FX507. Aside from the higher refresh rate, the newer panel also provides faster gray-gray response times and a brighter backlight while maintaining roughly the same contrast ratio and gamut as on the FX516PR.
We're happy to see that Asus has dropped the horrid Chi Mei panel on the FX506 which had significantly inferior colors and response times.
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Brightness Distribution: 89 %
Center on Battery: 353.7 cd/m²
Contrast: 1040:1 (Black: 0.34 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.74 | 0.55-29.43 Ø5.2, calibrated: 0.5
ΔE Greyscale 2.1 | 0.57-98 Ø5.4
68.5% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
97% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
66.4% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.3
| Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM TL156VDXP0101, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60 | Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506HM Chi Mei N156HRA-EA1, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60 | Asus TUF Dash F15 FX516PR LQ156M1JW26 (SHP1532), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60 | Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS BOE CQ NE156QHM-NY1, IPS, 2560x1440, 15.60 | Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502L B156HAN12.0 (AUOBC8C), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60 | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX582 LR-1BH2 SDC4143, OLED + IPS, 3840x2160, 15.60 | |
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| Display | -36% | 0% | 25% | 4% | 33% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 66.4 | 41.9 -37% | 66.9 1% | 97.6 47% | 69.7 5% | 99.9 50% |
| sRGB Coverage | 97 | 62.9 -35% | 98.1 1% | 99.9 3% | 99.7 3% | 100 3% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 68.5 | 43.3 -37% | 67.9 -1% | 85.3 25% | 71.1 4% | 99.7 46% |
| Response Times | -238% | -46% | -74% | -63% | 69% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 5.6 ? | 28.4 ? -407% | 12 ? -114% | 14 ? -150% | 14 ? -150% | 2.4 ? 57% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 12.8 ? | 21.6 ? -69% | 10 ? 22% | 12.4 ? 3% | 9.6 ? 25% | 2.4 ? 81% |
| PWM Frequency | 23580 ? | 59.5 ? | ||||
| Screen | -144% | -27% | -70% | -29% | -87% | |
| Brightness middle | 353.7 | 268.3 -24% | 286 -19% | 304.3 -14% | 283 -20% | 345 -2% |
| Brightness | 340 | 257 -24% | 275 -19% | 286 -16% | 289 -15% | 332 -2% |
| Brightness Distribution | 89 | 84 -6% | 91 2% | 76 -15% | 90 1% | 87 -2% |
| Black Level * | 0.34 | 0.34 -0% | 0.25 26% | 0.33 3% | 0.24 29% | |
| Contrast | 1040 | 789 -24% | 1144 10% | 922 -11% | 1179 13% | |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.74 | 5.05 -190% | 2.43 -40% | 2.76 -59% | 2.26 -30% | 3.3 -90% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3.63 | 15.43 -325% | 6.33 -74% | 5.57 -53% | 5.64 -55% | 7.2 -98% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 0.5 | 3.21 -542% | 0.83 -66% | 2.38 -376% | 1.11 -122% | 2.6 -420% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.1 | 5.5 -162% | 3.5 -67% | 4 -90% | 3.4 -62% | 2 5% |
| Gamma | 2.3 96% | 2.35 94% | 2.32 95% | 2.14 103% | 2.228 99% | 2.01 109% |
| CCT | 6257 104% | 7392 88% | 7145 91% | 6844 95% | 7249 90% | 6566 99% |
| Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 68 | 71 | 89.2 | |||
| Color Space (Percent of sRGB) | 91 | 93 | 100 | |||
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | -139% /
-134% | -24% /
-24% | -40% /
-50% | -29% /
-27% | 5% /
-31% |
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There are no significant color space changes between the FX506 and FX507. Asus does not offer any AdobeRGB or DCI-P3 coverage options for its FX507 series unlike on the Razer Blade 15 series or professional ZenBook series.
The display is well-calibrated out of the box with average grayscale and color deltaE values of only 2.1 and 1.74, respectively. Calibrating the display even further ourselves with an X-Rite colorimeter would improve deltaE even more to less than 1 each.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 12.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 6.8 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 6 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 25 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (22.3 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 5.6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 3.2 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 2.4 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.25 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 10 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (35.2 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18878 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
Performance — The Intel 12th Gen Difference
Testing Conditions
Our unit was set to Turbo mode and discrete GPU mode via the pre-installed Armoury Crate profile prior to running any performance benchmarks below. It's recommended that owners become familiar with this software as it serves as the hub for monitoring performance, toggling auxiliary features, and switching between performance profiles. Most notably, users can switch between MSHybrid or MUX graphics modes directly through the software. The previous FX506 model did not have a MUX switch.
Advanced Optimus is not supported meaning a soft reboot is required when switching between discrete or Optimus graphics. For Adaptive Sync to work on the internal display, users must run on MSHybrid mode as dGPU MUX mode does not support Adaptive Sync. G-Sync and FreeSync can be enabled on a supported external monitor regardless of GPU mode so long as it is connected via USB-C DisplayPort and not HDMI.
CPU TDP and GPU TGP targets will vary depending on the Armoury Crate power profile as detailed by the table below. Thus, owners must run the system in Turbo or Manual modes to get the most power out of the FX507.
| Power Profile | Silent | Performance | Turbo | Manual |
| Target CPU PL1 | 45 W | 70 W | 90 W | 100 W |
| Target CPU PL2 | 60 W | 105 W | 115 W | 135 W |
| Target GPU TGP | <115 W (WhisperMode 2.0 on) | 100 W + 15 W | 115 W + 25 W | 115 W + 25 W |
| Target Max TDP+TGP | 25 W + <100 W (WhisperMode 2.0 on) | 35 W + 100 W | 45 W + 115 W | 45 W + 115 W |
| Target dB(A) (Manufacturer Provided) | <35 dB(A) | 40 dB(A) | 48 dB(A) | 52 dB(A) |
Processor
CPU performance is excellent and exactly where we expect it to be relative to other laptops with the exact same CPU. When compared to the Core i7-11800H on last year's FX506, the Core i7-12700H can offer roughly 17 percent and 30 percent faster single-thread and multi-thread performance, respectively. Overall performance is essentially on par with the more expensive Core i9-12900H while being ahead of the Core i7-12800H as found on the Razer Blade 15.
Turbo Boost sustainability is good as our initial score of 2735 points would only drop by a few percentage points when running CineBench R15 xT in a loop.
Cinebench R15 Multi Loop
Cinebench R23: Multi Core | Single Core
Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 | 7z b 4 -mmt1
Geekbench 5.4: Multi-Core | Single-Core
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean
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AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS | |
| Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502L | |
| Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX582 LR-1BH2 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (2585 - 17957, n=61) | |
| Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM | |
| Asus TUF Dash F15 FX516PR | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS | |
| Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502L | |
| Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX582 LR-1BH2 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (1437 - 9692, n=61) | |
| Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM | |
| Asus TUF Dash F15 FX516PR | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (12863 - 52207, n=61) | |
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS | |
| Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502L | |
| Asus TUF Dash F15 FX516PR | |
| Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX582 LR-1BH2 | |
System Performance
PCMark 10 results are essentially identical to the FX506 meaning that day-to-day activities won't necessarily feel any faster despite the CPU and GPU upgrades. The Digital Content Creation subtest is noticeably higher, however, likely due to the faster GPU clock rates over the older RTX 3060.
| PCMark 10 Score | 7426 points | |
Help | ||
| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (25615 - 80511, n=61) | |
| Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM | |
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS | |
| Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502L | |
| Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX582 LR-1BH2 | |
| Asus TUF Dash F15 FX516PR | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (25586 - 79442, n=61) | |
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS | |
| Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502L | |
| Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX582 LR-1BH2 | |
| Asus TUF Dash F15 FX516PR | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (23679 - 88660, n=61) | |
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS | |
| Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502L | |
| Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX582 LR-1BH2 | |
| Asus TUF Dash F15 FX516PR | |
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DPC Latency
LatencyMon reveals DPC issues when opening multiple browser tabs of our homepage. 4K video playback at 60 FPS is otherwise smooth and with no dropped frames.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502L | |
| Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506HM | |
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS | |
| Asus TUF Dash F15 FX516PR | |
| Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX582 LR-1BH2 | |
| Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM | |
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Storage Devices — Up To Two M.2 PCIe4 x4 Drives
Our unit ships with the same SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N PCIe3 x4 NVMe SSD as on last year's model. However, do keep in mind that the FX507 supports PCIe4 x4 SSDs meaning end-users can install even faster drives if desired. Performance sustainability may be limited since there is no heat spreader atop of the two M.2 slots.
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Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
GPU Performance — 140 W TGP Graphics
The higher GeForce RTX 3060 TGP target when compared to last year's model (140 W vs. 95 W) has naturally led to higher graphics performance. Users can expect a 10 to 20 percent performance boost over the FX506 equipped with the same RTX 3060 GPU. In fact, the FX507 is one of the fastest GeForce RTX 3060 laptops you can buy at the moment with results that are approximately 15 percent higher than the average laptop equipped with the same GPU.
Running on MSHybrid mode instead of discrete GPU mode would result in just very minor performance deficits or almost no deficit at all. 3DMark results would be nearly identical between the two modes while frame rates when gaming would be slower by just a couple of percentage points in our tests.
Running on dGPU Performance mode instead of dGPU Turbo mode would result in a 5 to 10 percent GPU performance deficit.
