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To evaluate the performance of the processor in the AH532 notebook, the two programs Cinebench R10 and Cinebench R11.5, each in the 64 Bit version, are being used. The Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit) determines the performance of a single processor core. The AH532 obtained 5248 points in this test. Similar notebooks with the same processor achieved similar results; for example, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 (59-332603) (3210M, GTX 660M) with 5299 points is only slightly ahead of the Fujitsu Lifebook. PA3819U-1BRS

Also in Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit) benchmark, PABAS117 which considers all available processor cores, the Fujitsu notebook makes a good impression compared to competitor models with the same processor. It obtains an evaluation of 10989 points. Again, this is only just behind the Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 (59-332603) (3210M, GTX 660M) with its 11195 points. At the same level with the Lifebook AH532 is the Samsung 550P5C-T02DE (3210M, GT 630M) with 11034 points. Compared to other notebooks using the 3210M processor, the Fujitsu Lifebook AH532 can absolutely assert itself. PABAS118

In the tests of the AH532 notebooks, it became evident that there is an unusually frequent overclocking of the processor due to Turbo Boost. Even in idle mode, when the notebook does not have to perform at all, the Intel Turbo Boost Monitor displayed the figure of 2.9 GHz very often. PABAS227

The interaction of all components was tested with the two system benchmarks PC Mark Vantage and PC Mark 7. In the PC Mark Vantage benchmark, the Lifebook AH532 obtained 7157 points. It is therefore at the same level with notebooks like the Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch 2011-10 MD322(2760QM, HD 6770M), which obtained 7338 points, or the Samsung 700Z5A-S01DE (2430M, HD 6750M) with 7118 points. PABAS228

In the PC Mark 7 benchmark, the Lifebook AH532 obtained 2165 points and is between the Samsung 700Z5A-S01DE (2430M, HD 6750M) with 2305 points and the Lenovo IdeaPad Z580-M81EAGE (3210M, GT 630M) with 2079 points. PABAS229

5.9Windows 7 Experience IndexProcessorCalculations per second7.1Memory (RAM)Memory operations per second7.5GraphicsDesktop performance for Windows Aero6.9Gaming graphics3D business and gaming graphics6.9Primary hard diskDisk data transfer rate5.9 PABAS230

The hard drive is made by . It is a 2.5 inch model with a gross capacity of 750 GB and 5.400 RPM. The hard drive does not have any particular strengths and only scores due to its relatively high capacity. The benchmark results were rather mediocre. PABAS117

The Fujitsu Lifebook AH532 features the midrange graphics card Nvidia GeForce GT 640M LE. PABAS178 This graphics card is specifically designed for use in "thin and light" notebooks. This is why excellent performance is not to be expected, but on the other hand, there is no excessive amount of heat to be dissipated. The graphics card used in the tested device is clocked at 405 MHz (memory: 900 MHz, shader: 810MHz). PA3818U-1BRS

This graphics card is of limited use for games. PA3819U-1BRS Current games such as Battlefield 3 or Max Payne 3 can only be rendered smoothly with medium or minimum details. However, less demanding games can be rendered smoothly even with high quality settings. The energy use of the card is not excessively high and should be at the level of the GT 520M. Lowering the clock frequency can save even more energy. Should the performance of the graphics card not be necessary, for example during internet browsing, it is possible to switch to the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which is integrated in the processor. This happens automatically with Nvidia Optimus. PABAS227

To check the graphics performance of the GeForce GT 640M LE, the benchmarks 3D Mark 06 and 3D Mark 11 are being used. PABAS228 In the 3D Mark 06 benchmark, the graphics card scored 9599 points. Compared to other notebooks, the graphics card of the AH532 is currently the fastest GT 640M LE in our database, followed by the Acer Aspire TimelineUltra M5-481TG-73514G25Mass (3517U, GT 640M LE) with a score of 8989 points. Even the Sony SV-S1511X9E/B (3612QM, GT 640M LE) scored only 8858 points. PABAS229

In the 3D Mark 11 benchmark, however, the Lifebook AH532 cannot maintain its good position of the 3D Mark 06 benchmark. PABAS230 With 1385 points, it is at almost the same level as the Sony SV-S1511X9E/B (3612QM, GT 640M LE), which scored 1404 points. The Acer Aspire TimelineUltra M5-481TG-73514G25Mass (3517U, GT 640M LE) is considerably superior with 1519 points. Other similar graphics cards at the level of the Lifebook AH532 are the Radeon HD 6720G2 in the Asus K53TA-SX007V (A6-3400M, HD6720G2) with 1389 points or the GeForce GT 555M in the Alienware M14x (2630QM, GT 555M) with 1313 points. PA5013U-1BRS

When it comes to gaming performance, this notebook behaves as expected with the provided graphics card. Older games such as StarCraft 2 run effortlessly, even with high resolutions and details. However, modern games with high quality graphics settings, like Battlefield 3, are no longer rendered smoothly with the provided graphics card. There can be no thought of playing Battlefield 3 in full HD on an external display. PA5023U-1BRS

The noise level of the Fujitsu Lifebook AH532 is mostly within acceptable limits. In idle mode and during modest use, the noise level remains pleasant with only 31.2 dB(A) up to 33.3 dB(A). The noise level of the hard drive is equally unobtrusive with 31.6 dB(A) and hardly noticeable. Under full load, the cooling system becomes clearly noticeable with 39.1 dB(A) to 44.6 dB(A), as was to be expected. PA5024U-1BRS

In spite of the moderate energy consumption of the processor and graphics card, there seems to be a considerable amount of waste heat inside the notebook, as it heats up more than expected. Under full load, the notebook gets up to 46 °C. At the base, it is still 43.7 °C. This is astonishing as well, as notebooks normally get hotter at the base than at the top. PA5025U-1BRS

The temperature in idle mode is surprisingly high as well. The differences in temperature between idle mode and full load are less than usual, at least looking at the average temperatures. Concerning the maximum values temperatures go down in idle mode. At the top of the notebook, a maximum of 39.4 °Ccan be measured. At the base, it is 41.2 °C. PA5026U-1BRS

The Fujitsu Lifebook AH532 performed satisfactorily in the stress test. Satellite M55 battery replacement In this test, the programs FurMark and Prime 95 were run simultaneously. This results in a high load of processor and graphics card, which is hardly ever reached in day-to-day use. With this test, the notebook is brought to its limits. The maximum processor temperature during this extreme test was measured at 93 °Cmaximum, according to HW Info, which means there is still some room for more. A throttling of the processor was not found, and even the consecutive 3D Mark 06 benchmark did not indicate a restriction of performance whatsoever. Satellite M50 battery replacement

The speakers are not greatly different from the majority of other consumer notebooks currently available. Bass is virtually non-existent. The volume is alright and sufficient enough to watch a movie. Satellite Pro A100 battery replacement

The power consumption of the notebook in idle mode is 10.5 Watts to 14.2 Watts. This makes the notebook not exactly the most economical in its class, but it is not an energy guzzler either. Under full load, the notebook uses 56.7 Watts to 84 Watts. The provided 80 watts power supply unit can still cope with the maximum of 84 Watts, which is the exception in practical use anyway. When the processor is fully used, the energy consumption is 52 Watts, with the graphics card it is 49.4 Watts. Satellite Pro M50 battery replacement

For the battery replacement test, the program battery replacement Eater was used. With the help of this program, battery replacement lives for different scenarios can be determined. During idling, the Lifebook AH532 has a battery replacement life of 4 hours and 30 minutes. When browsing the internet with WLAN, maximum battery replacement life is still 3 hours and 28 minutes. This time frame is much more relevant than the battery replacement life in idling, as it is more relevant for practical use than the maximum battery replacement life. A DVD can still be watched for 3 hours in battery replacement mode. Under full load, battery replacement life is only 1 hour and 21 minutes. Tecra A3 battery replacement

With the Lifebook AH532, Fujitsu offers a multimedia notebook for just under 600 Euros. What you get is a processor from Intel's latest generation and a graphics card which is perfectly sufficient if you play games only occasionally. Tecra A4 battery replacement

Though the casing does not exactly comply with the highest quality standards, it is quite alright on the whole. Still, one has to get used to the glossy plastic surfaces. The display is a bit disappointing, which is why it is best to use the AH532 notebook indoors, as it is rather hard to see the display in the sunlight. Tecra A5 battery replacement

The notebook's performance is perfectly sufficient for most day-to-day tasks, and those who do not ask for the highest quality in games may even use the notebooks for gaming. The temperatures and noise emissions are adequate for a multimedia notebook. The battery replacement life is not extremely high; a nearby power point should always remain within reach. Tecra A6 battery replacement

Altogether, Fujitsu offers a solid multimedia notebook with some minor flaws, which is still appealing due to its low price of under 600 Euros. Tecra A7 battery replacement

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