Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CXG is powered by the Intel Atom Z3530 chipset, which translates into a quad-core 1.3GHz 64-bit processor, PowerVR G6430 GPU and 1GB of RAM. We've seen this particular GPU in iPhone 5s, iPad mini 2 and mini 3 and it is indeed quite capable. Here is hoping the 1GB RAM would be enough to handle the common tasks and pressure.
Let's check the Intel processor performance first. We ran the Geekbench 3 test and the Fonepad 7 FE375CXG finished last. This was to be expected though as its processor is clocked at 1.3GHz - lower than the 1.86GHz MeMO Pad 7 models, or the 2+ GHz Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact and Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9. The Apple's dual-core Cyclone is an exception here, but we already knew it does outstandingly in every way.
Higher is better
We continue the benchmarks with the latest AnTuTu 5, which also tests graphics and memory. The Fonepad FE375CXG scored the same as the Asus MeMO Pad 7 ME176C, which runs on a faster processor and similar resolution. The newer MeMO Pad 7 ME572C does better because it offers not only faster CPU, but double the RAM.
Higher is better
The BaseMark OS II test gauges not only the CPU, GPU and memory performance, but web and system as well. The Fonepad 7 fell to the bottom of our chart.
Higher is better
The CPU single and multi-core breakdowns from the BaseMark OS II brought us to similar conclusions as the GeekBench 3 test - the Fonepad 7's processor is the least performing unless it is compared to a single Cortex-A7 core, which is weaker.
Higher is better
Higher is better
The PowerVR G6430 GPU is probably what makes the Fonepad 7 worth buying - we've seen it doing great on the iPhone 5s, iPad mini 2 and mini 3, and we are sure it will run blazing fast on a sub-1080p resolution.
Indeed the onscreen performance turned out great with the Asus Fonepad 7 being very close to the Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9. Sure, the Nvidia Kepler GPU is way better, but it runs on a Retina resolution, which takes its tool. In the end of the day - a modern 3D game would run equally smooth on both devices.
Higher is better
Higher is better
Doing the offscreen benchmarks, which run at 1080p resolution, shows the PowerVR G6430 is still quite capable of handling on its own.
Higher is better
Higher is better
Finally, we tested the web browsing performance of the Fonepad 7. It does OK on both the JavaScript Kraken and the compound BrowserMark 2.1 and will do for occasional web surfing, but the performance is somewhat behind the curve.
Lower is better
Higher is better
Asus Fonepad FE375CXG isn't acing benchmarks nor is providing a flagship performance. But it wasn't meant to be that kind of device. It handles well the Android OS, will do OK with some power-hungry productivity tasks and will surprise you when running a heavy-duty 3D games. For a device priced at about €180 or less, we are definitely fine with all of these.
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