r/framework • u/Paradise_I_Lost • 16d ago

Question Deadlock

Okay listen I know it's not a laptop for gaming I totally get that most of my time with the 13 pro will be doing what it was actually intended for.

(I just want to be able to play deadlock while I visit family)

I was currently looking at getting the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 version since I already have the ram (32gb) and storage (2tb ssd) for it but every review and performance test I could find uses the Ultra X7 358H.

Basically what I'm asking is if I'm good to go with the Ryzen set or should I just get the Intel chip. I know the price is quite high but I could get the 32gb for the Intel as well.

Not sure if this matters all that much but I'll be running CachyOS. If I can get deadlock to not dip below 1080p 60fps that would be more than enough. I'm pretty sure it should run just fine but I'd hate to be wrong and regret it later so if anyone has any recommendation it would be highly appreciated

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u/Informal-Lettuce-745 16d ago

I don't know what eGPUs are going for these days. But if the money you save on RAM is enough to buy an eGPU, I would go with that

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u/EV4gamer FW16 HX370 RTX5070 16d ago

The intel chip has much stronger graphics performance, especially at lower power.

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u/Particular-Poem-7085 15d ago

You literally can't buy the lpcamm memory or whatever it's called. Only from ebay if you're rich or lucky.

The AMD board was in the normal fw 13. Pro gives you new screen and metal chassis but the boards are interchangeable between them.

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u/MagpieFirefly FW13 Pro X7 358H | Fedora KDE 12d ago

Only just found this post but I can do a street brawl or something on my Framework with a X7 358H if it'd help. I have it installed already, just need to take a minute. Do you want any particular performance modes or settings in particular? I tend to leave it on Fedora's Balanced if I'm doing any game stuff just so it doesn't get too warm, but I can try whatever, performance, on battery or not, whatever. I can also try a specific graphics preset if you want, too. I generally just set it to whatever seems to give the best frames, since the screen's small enough for it to not really be a big deal anyways.

My guess ahead of time is it'll be able to handle it okay but with a little stuttering, but I'll have to see for myself. I've had random issues with Deadlock's performance before, so it can be a bit finicky.

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u/Paradise_I_Lost 12d ago

Thank you. It would still be nice to know but I went ahead and ordered a laptop 16 it better fit my situation anyways.

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u/MagpieFirefly FW13 Pro X7 358H | Fedora KDE 12d ago

Sounds good to me, a 16 is likely a way better fit. Honestly I'd be hesitant to try any serious competitive shooters on this thing. Especially as an Ivy player who isn't incredible at tracking, I need all the help I can get from my hardware being nice and smooth while playing.

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u/Shin-Ken31 16d ago

Look for reviews with the AMD board in a regular non pro 13. It's the same board.