ROG Ally vs ROG Ally X
The ROG Ally X is about 8% faster than the ROG Ally in our estimates (median game, 800p Medium, typical power modes).
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Estimated FPS in popular games
Estimated average FPS at 800p and 1080p Medium, upscaling off, each at its typical power mode.
| Game | ROG Ally 800p Medium | ROG Ally 1080p Medium | ROG Ally X 800p Medium | ROG Ally X 1080p Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorant | 219 | 219 | 247 | 247 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 108 | 79 | 117 | 85 |
| Fortnite | 60 | 44 | 65 | 48 |
| Minecraft | 123 | 123 | 139 | 139 |
| Apex Legends | 104 | 76 | 112 | 82 |
| GTA V | 121 | 100 | 136 | 107 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 91 | 66 | 98 | 71 |
| EA Sports FC 26 | 50 | 37 | 54 | 40 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 63 | 46 | 67 | 49 |
| Elden Ring | 49 | 36 | 53 | 39 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 41 | 30 | 44 | 32 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 37 | 27 | 40 | 29 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 39 | 28 | 42 | 30 |
| Alan Wake 2 | 29 | 21 | 31 | 23 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 19 | 14 | 21 | 15 |
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy under 30 · What is a good FPS?
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Which one should you get?
Pick the ROG Ally X for more FPS: it leads in 197 of 210 games we cover.
At launch the ROG Ally cost $699.99 and the ROG Ally X $799.99.
ROG Ally: Confidence: medium. Fitted to 25 published results from Notebookcheck and Digital Foundry.
ROG Ally X: Confidence: medium. Fitted to 32 published results from Notebookcheck and PC Gamer.
Specs side by side
| Spec | ROG Ally | ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Graphics | Radeon 780M class, RDNA 3, 12 CUs | Radeon 780M class, RDNA 3, 12 CUs |
| Processor | 8 Zen 4 cores, 16 threads | 8 Zen 4 cores, 16 threads |
| Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 | 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Screen | 7-inch IPS, 1920x1080, 120 Hz | 7-inch IPS, 1920x1080, 120 Hz |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Jul 2024 |
| Launch price | $699.99 | $799.99 |
| System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Estimates use | Turbo on battery (25 W) | Turbo on battery (25 W) |
ROG Ally vs ROG Ally X FAQs
Is the ROG Ally faster than the ROG Ally X?
The ROG Ally X is about 8% faster than the ROG Ally in our estimates (median game, 800p Medium, typical power modes).
Which is better for battery life?
It depends on the power mode more than the device: both run longer on lower modes. Our FPS estimates use Turbo on battery (25 W) for the ROG Ally and Turbo on battery (25 W) for the ROG Ally X.