Intel's Lunar Lake platform represents a shift in chip design, focusing on a balanced system-on-a-chip (SoC) approach. The integrated graphics, specifically the Intel Arc 140V, promises a significant performance boost for gaming on thin and light laptops.
Benchmark Results
We tested the Arc 140V in two laptops: the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition and the Asus Zenbook S 14, both with Intel Core Ultra 7 processors. Here's how it performed:
3DMark
| Laptop | Night Raid | Time Spy |
|---|---|---|
| Asus Zenbook S 14 | 31,946 | 4,236 |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition | 28,193 | 3,585 |
Game Benchmarks
Results are presented as Average FPS / 1% Low FPS.
| Game | Asus Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Civilization VI | 72.46 / 43.35 | 72.6 / 55.6 |
| Dota 2 | 144.9 / 60.4 | 138.6 / 50.5 |
| Final Fantasy XIV | 51.8 / 34.1 | 44.8 / 29.6 |
| Total War: Warhammer III | 33.4 / 23.9 | 29.1 / 20.4 |
| Skyrim | 59.6 / 47 | 58.4 / 46.8 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 47.7 / 32.3 | 40.2 / 27.8 |
Performance Discussion and Verdict
The Arc 140V delivers a noticeable improvement over previous Intel integrated graphics, with up to a 25% increase in frame rates in some titles. However, the performance uplift varies between games. The Asus Zenbook S 14 generally showed better performance than the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, highlighting the importance of individual laptop reviews.
While the Arc 140V generally outperforms AMD's Radeon 880M, it falls slightly short of the Radeon 890M. The competition between Intel and AMD is ultimately beneficial for consumers, leading to affordable laptops capable of running modern games.
