ROG Xbox Ally vs ROG Xbox Ally X
The ROG Xbox Ally X is about 74% faster than the ROG Xbox 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 Xbox Ally 800p Medium | ROG Xbox Ally 1080p Medium | ROG Xbox Ally X 800p Medium | ROG Xbox Ally X 1080p Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorant | 124 | 124 | 224 | 224 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 76 | 56 | 133 | 97 |
| Fortnite | 43 | 31 | 74 | 54 |
| Minecraft | 70 | 70 | 126 | 126 |
| Apex Legends | 74 | 54 | 128 | 94 |
| GTA V | 68 | 68 | 123 | 122 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 64 | 47 | 111 | 82 |
| EA Sports FC 26 | 36 | 26 | 62 | 45 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 44 | 32 | 77 | 56 |
| Elden Ring | 35 | 25 | 60 | 44 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 29 | 21 | 50 | 37 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 26 | 19 | 45 | 33 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 27 | 20 | 47 | 35 |
| Alan Wake 2 | 20 | 15 | 35 | 26 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 14 | 10 | 24 | 17 |
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 Xbox Ally X for more FPS: it leads in 204 of 210 games we cover.
At launch the ROG Xbox Ally cost $599.99 and the ROG Xbox Ally X $999.99.
ROG Xbox Ally: Confidence: medium. Fitted to 14 published results from Notebookcheck and Tom's Hardware.
ROG Xbox Ally X: Confidence: high. Fitted to 24 published results from Notebookcheck, ComputerBase, Tom's Hardware and HotHardware.
Specs side by side
| Spec | ROG Xbox Ally | ROG Xbox Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | AMD Ryzen Z2 A | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme |
| Graphics | RDNA 2, 8 CUs | Radeon 890M class, RDNA 3.5, 16 CUs |
| Processor | 4 Zen 2 cores, 8 threads | 8 Zen 5 cores, 16 threads |
| Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 | 24 GB LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Screen | 7-inch IPS, 1920x1080, 120 Hz | 7-inch IPS, 1920x1080, 120 Hz |
| Released | Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 |
| Launch price | $599.99 | $999.99 |
| System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Estimates use | Turbo (20 W) | Turbo on battery (25 W) |
ROG Xbox Ally vs ROG Xbox Ally X FAQs
Is the ROG Xbox Ally faster than the ROG Xbox Ally X?
The ROG Xbox Ally X is about 74% faster than the ROG Xbox 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 (20 W) for the ROG Xbox Ally and Turbo on battery (25 W) for the ROG Xbox Ally X.