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Let together have another reading time on Ninkear N16Pro. Inside there is an Intel Core I7-12700H and updated ports. And the laptop has just become prettier. Well, in order not to make a sheet, we will try the quickview format, showing the most important things.
General parameters:
- Operating system: Windows 11
- Body Material: ABS + Metal
- Color: Space Gray
- Camera: 1.0 MP
- Keyboard: EU/RU Direct, QWERTY
- Battery: 11.55 V, 5000 mAh (57.75 Wh)
Processor and graphics:
- Processor: Intel Core i7-12700H
- Number of cores / threads: 14 / 20
- Maximum frequency: up to 4.7 GHz
- Process Technology: 10 nm
- Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible
Memory and storage:
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 1 TB SSD
Display:
- Diagonal: 16"
- Matrix Type: IPS
- Resolution: 2560 x 1600
- Aspect ratio: 16:10
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Wireless Interfaces:
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax)
- Bluetooth: 5.2
Ports and connectors:
- 3 x USB 3.0
- 2 x USB Type-C (full-featured)
- MicroSD Card Reader
- HDMI
- 3.5mm audio jack
Dimensions and weight:
- Size: 360 x 242 x 20 mm
- Weight: 1.886 kg
Equipment:
- Laptop
- Charger
- User Manual
- Warranty card
Laptop Look
We will not write about the packaging. Well, it's probably already boring. The Ninkear package is also consistently good: a mouse, a pad, an instruction manual, a 100W charger with PD support and the laptop itself. Well, and stickers, of course, as without them. But let's immediately move on to inspecting the laptop itself. The body here is metal, the color is a little strange. It shimmers from light gray to dark blue. A kind of chameleon.
Although if you change the angle of lighting, the case will be gray.
Another important thing is about the ports; they are the updated ports and their are at really convenient location. We have as many as three USB Type A ports and two full-featured Type-C ports with support for charging and video output.
And there is also a card reader for MicroSD, which will be very useful for those who deal with content. Well, a full-fledged HDMI port is also sometimes very much in demand. The scenario laptop + projector is just well, often encountered. Moreover, the laptop remains an office laptop, despite the powerful filling.
When you open the lid, you can see a full-fledged keyboard. The numbers are available. And below, a large touchpad, with a built-in fingerprint sensor.
By the way, the presence of a fingerprint sensor is a feature that is very much in demand. Instead of passwords, we just put our finger and the laptop is unlocked. Plus, you can also hang several users on it, and everyone will log in to their account with their finger. This is in case the laptop is shared with someone.
The screen here is from BOE, and it has a 2.5k matrix at 16 inches and 120 Hz. And above the screen there is a webcam, although without a curtain.
In general, the laptop is assembled very well. But what is interesting is not how it looks. But the way it works. Because we rarely have questions about the build quality and materials of Ninkear products.
Ninkear N16Pro benchmarks and benchmarks
Now let's see what the laptop is capable of, taking into account the hardware installed in it. Let's start with CPU-Z to see the filling:
The Ninkear N16 Pro is based on the Intel Core i7-12700H processor, which is a mobile chip of the Alder Lake-H generation, introduced in January 2022. It belongs to the line of high-performance solutions for laptops and is designed for a wide range of tasks, including everyday work and more demanding scenarios.
The processor received a hybrid architecture with 14 cores and 20 threads: 6 of them are productive and 8 are energy efficient. The base frequency is 2.3 GHz, and in turbo mode it can reach 4.7 GHz. The chip is manufactured using Intel 7 process technology, the multiplier is locked.
The cache is distributed as follows: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of L3 cache. The maximum permissible temperature reaches 100 °C.
From the point of view of the platform, this is a processor for socket FCBGA1744 with a 45W heat package. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 RAM and is also fully compatible with Windows 11.
We have a typical representative of high-performance mobile processors of its generation, with an emphasis on the balance between power and energy efficiency.
Here is the GPU-Z information
The integrated Intel UHD Graphics video core based on the Alder Lake architecture is responsible for the graphics in this processor. This is an integrated solution without its own video memory, using system DDR4. According to GPU-Z, the video core includes 96 unified shaders, 8 ROPs, and 2 TMUs. The operating frequency in normal mode is about 300 MHz, and in boost it can reach about 1.4 GHz. Modern graphics APIs are supported, including DirectX 12 (121), Vulkan and OpenGL 4.6, as well as DirectCompute and DirectML technologies. At the same time, there is no hardware support for ray tracing. In general, these are typical integrated graphics of its class, designed for basic tasks such as working with the interface, video and undemanding applications.
The system has an SSD as a drive, and according to the results of testing in CrystalDiskMark, it shows quite expected speeds for its class.
The linear read reaches about 525 MB/s, and the write reaches about 457 MB/s. For a more typical load (Q1T1), the speeds are 495 MB/s read and 378 MB/s write. In random operations, the results are noticeably lower: up to 130 MB/s read and 155 MB/s write in the Q32T1, and in the worst scenario (Q1T1) about 18 MB/s and 51 MB/s, respectively. In general, this is the level of a classic SATA SSD, without claims to high speeds, but with normal predictable performance for everyday tasks. In theory, it is possible to upgrade to an NVME SSD, but this will significantly increase the cost of the laptop.
Now let's move on to the tests. Let's start with PassMark's PerformanceTest. The overall score of the system was 2458.1 points, which corresponds to about the 27th percentile among all tested systems.
If we analyze the result in more detail, the processor scored 16571 points (58th percentile), which looks like the strongest side of the system. RAM showed a result of 2350 points (33rd percentile). The graphics subsystem is expected to be more modest: 2D - 561 points (46th percentile), 3D - 2466 points (28th percentile). The drive received 3450 points in this test (25th percentile). As a result, the picture is quite smooth: the processor stands out from the rest of the components, while graphics, memory and disk show more restrained results.
And the rest of the tests are as shown below
The PCMark10 office test scored 4740 points.
If you look at the subtests, the system scored 8188 points in the Essentials category. This includes launching apps (8807 points), video conferencing (7755 points), and working with web pages (8039 points). In the Productivity section, the result was 6135 points: working with spreadsheets 6255 points, editing documents 6018 points. In scenarios related to the creation of content (Digital Content Creation), the system scored 5756 points. At the same time, photo editing is rated at 10178 points, rendering and visualization 3639 points, and work with video 5151 points. In general, the results look typical for a system with an emphasis on the processor: basic and office tasks are performed confidently, and heavier scenarios related to graphics are already much more difficult.
Now let's move on to AIDA64. I ran the load on the CPU, FPU and cache at the same time.
During the test, the CPU load was kept at 100%. Core frequencies were approximately in the range of 1.8-2.1 GHz, which can be seen from the monitoring data. At the same time, temperatures were kept around 76-81 ° C, the maximum values reached 81 ° C. The processor did not reach critical values. At the same time, Power Limit Exceeded was recorded in the system, which indicates that it was operating within the specified power limits. Throttling by temperature was not observed, but the critical temperature threshold in the test was still marked by the system as reached. In general, the behavior under load can be called stable: the system maintains operating frequencies and does not go into overheating, but operates within the limits of power supply. If you add a stand and give a little more fresh air, then in theory you can even speed up the laptop a little. But by a few percent. Which is generally relevant for many modern office systems.
At the same time, we ran away the rest of the benchmarks. The results are given below:
By the way, right here in AIDA64 you can look at what is installed inside the laptop without resorting to disassembling it.
Another important things, is that this is, of course, a monitor. A matrix from BOE is installed here. Model NE160QDM-NY2 (BOE0AC1). Well, the rest of the hardware can be seen in the lists about the system.
Now OCCD tests to check stability under long load.
During the test, the CPU load was kept at 100%, while the CPU temperature was around 76 °C. For individual cores, the values ranged from about 70 to 76 °C, with peak values up to 87 °C. CPU consumption was about 25 watts, which corresponds to the established power limits. The frequency was kept at around 1.2 GHz under full load conditions. The integrated graphics were also under load: the temperature was about 76 ° C, the frequency was about 700 MHz, and the power consumption was about 24-25 watts. The test lasted almost 12 minutes, and during this time no errors were recorded. In general, the system demonstrates stable operation under load, keeping temperatures and energy consumption within the specified limits.
Based on the results of testing, the system shows the expected level of performance for its configuration. The processor confidently copes with the load and is the strength of the device, while the graphics and storage show more restrained results. In everyday tasks, office work and multitasking, the system feels confident, which is confirmed by the results of PCMark 10. At the same time, in tasks related to graphics and heavy processing, the possibilities are already limited. Under load, the device works stably: there is no overheating and critical throttling, but performance is limited by the set power consumption limits.
Overall, we have a balanced system with a focus on CPU performance and day-to-day use.
Conclusion
As a result, the Ninkear N16 Pro leaves a very understandable impression. There is no attempt to make a universal solution for all occasions. We have a laptop with a clear bias towards processor performance. The Intel Core i7-12700H really pulls the system forward: in benchmarks it shows confident results, and in real work this is felt in response speed, application launch and multitasking. At the same time, the rest of the components, graphics and storage, correspond to their class and do not stand out in either plus or minus. According to the test results, it can be seen that the laptop is best revealed in office tasks, working with documents, the browser and everyday workload. It also copes with heavier tasks, but without a margin in terms of graphics. Separately, it is worth noting stability: under load, the system does not overheat and does not go into hard throttling, working within the specified power limits. As a result, this is a predictable and understandable laptop in terms of behavior: without surprises, with an emphasis on the CPU and normal stable operation in everyday scenarios...