As we all know, in recent years, desktop computers have a very annoying problem: one of the core hardware's unique display on the one hand, the price has soared, on the other hand, it is seriously out of stock, so that players shout "difficult to buy", and many players' saving plans have been stranded. But in fact, if you want to buy a high-performance desktop computer, in addition to saving your own machine, brand game consoles are also a good choice - especially in today's complex graphics card market situation.
Thor's Black Samurai series is a classic console product, which has now evolved to the latest Black Samurai 4+, which is equipped with Intel's latest 12th generation Core processor + NVIDIA unique display combination. Uncle Niu recently tested and experienced the i7 12700+ RTX 3070Ti model of the machine, which is a performance surge! Let's take a look at the powerful performance of the aircraft.
Test machine configuration
Processor: Core i7 12700, 12 cores, 20 threads (2.1/ 4.9GHz)
Heat dissipation: processor water cooling, graphics card air cooling
Motherboard: MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4
Graphics: Rainbow RTX 3070Ti (8GB GDDR6)
Memory: Kingston 2× 16GB DDR4-3600
Storage: Samsung 1TB M.2 PCIe4.0 SSD
Power supply: rated 750W
接口：3x USB3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type-A、1x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C、4×USB2.0、1×Mini DP 1.4、1×HDMI 2.0、1×2.5G LAN Port、3×DP（显卡）、1×HDMI（显卡）
System: Windows 11 Home Edition
Service: 1 year of the whole machine / 3 years of main hardware door-to-door, water cooling non-artificial leakage of 3 years of full compensation
Test machine core: 12-core Core i7 12700+RTX 3070Ti
For players who want to directly buy a ready-to-use game desktop, the biggest attraction of the brand machine is that there is no need to collect configuration lists, not to mention buying an accessory to install the machine, but also to avoid the trouble of winding the line, set a good budget to look at the configuration of the order, and has a comprehensive after-sales guarantee of the whole machine, saving time and effort and easy to use.
The Black Samurai 4+ configuration of this Uncle Cow review is as follows: the processor is Intel's 12th generation Core i7 12700, the graphics card is Rainbow RTX 3070Ti, and it is matched by MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4 motherboard, Kingston 32GB DDR4 3600MHz memory, Samsung 1TB PCIe SSD and Cool Extreme rated 750W power supply, with Win11 64-bit home edition system. The reference price of similar configurations in the e-commerce platform is 12498 yuan (16GB memory + 512GB SSD storage), considering the price of dual-core hardware is nearly 10,000 yuan, this price is indeed quite good. In addition, the series models also have a variety of configuration combinations between i5/i7/i9 and RTX 3050 to RTX 3090, suitable for players of different budgets.
Core i7 12700 test: heterogeneous debut, performance soared
The i7 12700 is a 12th generation Core i7 processor released by Intel at CES 2022, based on the Alder Lake architecture and Intel 7 process technology. Unlike previous Core processors, the 12th Generation Core i9 Series, Core i7 Series, and Core i5 12600K/Core i5 12600KF all use a "big and small core" architecture. Among them, the i7 12700 equipped with Thor Black Samurai 4+ has a powerful specification of 12 cores and 20 threads (8 performance cores + 4 energy efficiency cores) - from the paper parameters alone, it is much more powerful than the previous generation i7 11700/i7 11700K 8 core 16 threads. In terms of specific parameters, the i7 12700 base frequency is 2.1GHz, the dynamic acceleration frequency is 4.9GHz, the L3 cache is 25MB, the basic TDP is 65W, and the power consumption range is 65-180W.
Uncle Niu will use the measured data to talk about the performance of this new face of the i7 12700, and added the previous generation of i7 11700K processor as a comparative reference. Interestingly, the test data for the i7 11700K (125W) also comes from the Thor Black Samurai series, which was the host of the previous generation of processors. Then, in the same series of product data comparison of different generations, it is more able to reflect the realism of the new product.
▲ The familiar CineBench R20 test, the i7 12700 multi-core score reached 8312pts, single-core reached 712pts. For reference, the test data for the previous-generation i7 11700K was multicore 5671pts and single-core 560pts. In this test, the multi-core performance improvement reached 46.6%!
▲ CineBench R23 test, i7 12700 multi-core score reached a very high 21788pts, single-core score of 1855pts. Similarly, the test data of the previous generation i7 11700K was multi-core 14507pts, single-core 1440pts - multi-core performance improvement of 50%!
▲ V-Ray 5.0 benchmark, mainly testing the multi-core rendering performance of the processor, the score of the i7 12700 is 14036, compared with the 10934 score of the i7 11700K, which is also an improvement in the crushing level.
▲ Corona 1.3 Benchmark, the shorter the rendering time means that the higher the efficiency of the processor and the stronger the performance. The i7 12700 took 1 minute and 09 seconds, significantly ahead of the i7 11700K by 1 minute and 35 seconds.
▲ CPU-Z benchmark, i7 12700 multi-threaded score of 8949, single-thread score of 746, multi-thread score also reached a very high level, far ahead of i7 11700K 6278.
▲ 3D Mark's CPU benchmark performance test, i7 12700 has a maximum thread score of 9705, which is a test introduced later, there is no comparative data.
▲Blender Benchmark 6 scenes are rendered continuously, and the software version is the latest 2.93.1. This test provides an intuitive indication of how efficient the processor is rendering when fully loaded. As shown above, the i7 12700 shows a strong and consistent performance performance: in the shortest bmw27 test, the i7 12700 took 1 minute and 53 seconds, which was more than 1 minute and 3 seconds less than the i7 11700K's 3 minutes and 3 seconds; in the longest victor, the i7 12700 took 9 minutes and 56 seconds, compared to the i7 11700K's 14 minutes and 23 seconds, a reduction of about 4 and a half minutes, and the efficiency improvement was very obvious. At the same time, Uncle Niu observed that when the processor is running, the package power consumption of the i7 12700 is around 150W, and the power consumption is also high, which is a plus point for the brand game host, indicating that the performance release is strong and will not limit the performance of the whole machine.
Processor test summary: From the perspective of processor testing, due to the use of the new Alder Lake size core architecture, coupled with the performance release of power, Thor Black Samurai 4+ equipped with the 12th generation Core i7 12700 compared to the previous generation i7 11700K performance soared! In a number of tests, its multi-core performance has increased by more than 40%, which can be called "toothpaste squeeze"! Naturally, stronger performance is more comfortable and more efficient in dealing with heavy applications such as AAA games and rendering editing.
Game Test: RTX 3070Ti gets 4K high quality
Uncle Niu experience Thor Black Samurai 4+ solo configuration is rainbow RTX 3070Ti 8GB, is a positioning high-end RTX 3070 Ti solo display, GA104 core, the number of stream processors reached 6144, the base frequency of 1575MHz, acceleration frequency of 1860MHz, video memory of 8GB DDR6X, bit width of 256bit, in the single test of the power consumption of about 290W, the actual game can run to more than 300W. The old rule, we first run a benchmark test, the same Uncle Niu also added the previous generation of products on the RTX 3070 measured data as a reference.
Compared with the RTX 3070, the benchmark part of the RTX 3070 Ti has an improvement range of 11% to 13% in the DX11 benchmark, and an improvement range of 13% to 15% in the DX12 benchmark, and the DXR optical tracking performance is improved by 15%, which is in line with the difference in hardware parameters.
Considering the performance and positioning of the RTX 3070Ti, in the game test, we tested the average frame rate of the game under the highest image quality of the 2K preset and the highest quality of the 4K preset.
● Under the highest quality of 2K, even in the face of the famous poor optimization game "Cyberpunk 2077", Thor Black Samurai 4+ can run with the highest quality without pressure under the blessing of RTX 3070Ti, and the average frame rate has reached 71fps, the fluency is very high, and some games have run above 120fps. At the same time, compared to the RTX 3070 host frame rate increase is more obvious, in addition to the graphics card is stronger, the i7 12700 processor is also indispensable.
With the highest quality in 2K, Cyberpunk 2077 runs to an average frame rate of 71fps
2K ultra-high image quality, running "PUBG" average frame rate reached 175fps, with 2K 170/165Hz small Diamond monitor, the experience is smooth
● Under the high quality of 4K, almost all test games can reach an average frame rate of more than 60fps, and there is no problem in running smoothly. At the same time, it can be seen that compared with the previous generation of RTX 3070 hosts, the RTX 3070Ti frame rate of Thor Black Samurai 4+ has improved well and the picture fluency is better. Of course, for some games that are not too demanding, you can also pull up the high quality options on the basis of preset high quality, such as Gears of War 5 preset the average frame rate of the highest quality is 73fps, Far Cry 6 presets the average frame rate of the highest quality is 66fps; Tomb Raider: Shadow presets the highest quality of 73fps. At the same time, for some of the most demanding latest AAA masterpieces, you can turn on "black technology" such as DLSS/FSR to increase the frame rate.
For less demanding games, you can even run smoothly in the highest 4K quality, such as Far Cry 6.
● Under the 2K highest image quality + highest light chasing setting + DLSS quality option, Uncle Niu tested 4 games, which basically run smoothly, which shows that it is also a powerful game graphics card for the 2K extreme light chasing game experience. Interestingly, The frame rate of Tomb Raider: Shadow is much higher than that of the previously tested RTX 3070Ti, and the reason for this is that the i7 12700 processor has played a stronger role in the gaming performance.
Judging from the game test, the RTX 3070Ti model of Thor Black Samurai 4+ can be summed up like this: it can smoothly experience the 4K high-quality or 2K highest-quality light chase + DLSS quality setting of the AAA masterpiece. From FHD to 4K resolution, you can enjoy the game with monitors of various resolutions, and the game performance is powerful!
Power consumption temperature test
Thor Black Samurai 4+ processor heat dissipation using the third generation of 360mm water cooling system, pump Thor LOGO and fan are with lighting effects, under the tempered glass side through cover, the e-sports atmosphere is very sufficient.
Room temperature is about 25 °C, using AIDA64 for single test processor test, i7 12700 continuous operation at about 150W power consumption, large core frequency is 4.48GHz, processor temperature is about 90 °C. In addition, the low operating noise of the water pump makes the 911 Black Samurai IV generation relatively quiet when the processor is fully loaded, and in order to ensure the user's peace of mind, Raytheon also equipped the machine with a 3-year non-artificial leakage full compensation service, which is also the consistent special after-sales guarantee of the Thor game console.
In terms of graphics card power consumption, select 3840×2160 resolution and 8XMSAA anti-aliasing in FurMark, and the unique display situation is as follows: the unique display power consumption is about 290W, the frequency is 1995MHz, and the temperature is 81°C. In terms of power consumption of the whole machine, the dual test machine is used to make the processor and the unique display fully loaded, and after 10 minutes, the power consumption of the power strip when it is fully loaded is about 550W.
The RGB lighting effect is cool and the sense of gaming is strong
Take another look at the design of Thor Black Samurai 4+. Its chassis inherits the classic Tron design language of the family, the front panel is replaceable, and a variety of customized panels will be released later for users to choose from. In addition, the edge of the fuselage is an endless cycle of blue "Mobius light strip", in the middle is a glowing Thor LOGO power button, the combination of these elements of the visual effect is good.
The side-reflection light further enhances the e-sports feel of the machine, and the side-reflection plate can be removed without tools. From the perspective of Uncle Niu's use experience, the RGB lighting effect of the machine belongs to a very good level in the whole machine of the brand game, the fan, the water cooling head, the memory RGB light effect is eye-catching and soft, when placed on the table, a look at the side, the sense of e-sports comes.
▲ The top cover supports Qi wireless charging, very good, Uncle Niu often worries about the socket too far away when using the computer, the mobile phone is not convenient for charging, with this design to solve this problem. There are three large USB ports on the front, which is more convenient if there is another C port.
▲ The wiring is neat, the 360mm water-cooled fan is eye-catching, the motherboard is the MSI mortar B660M WiFi DDR4, the material is solid, the power supply is stable, two RGB memory, a PCIe SSD is in place.
▲ The LCD side panel of the RTX 3070Ti is quite eye-catching, and players can customize the content (hardware real-time status/time/text, etc.) display in the iGame Center software.
epilogue
As a game console, Thor Black Samurai 4+ excels in hardware configuration and performance release, and the core combination of the i7 12700+RTX 3070Ti can provide players with a smooth and refreshing gaming experience, which has been proven in the actual combat of gaming at 2K and 4K resolutions. At the same time, the lighting effect of the machine highlights a strong sense of e-sports, the chassis design is quite distinctive, and the reliable after-sales service can eliminate the trouble in subsequent use. The small regret of the machine is that the front interface is missing a Type-C port, and the top cover of the chassis is easily contaminated with fingerprints. Overall, for players who want to buy a brand game console, Thor Black Samurai 4+ is a good choice, especially in the context of graphics card price increase and shortage, brand game console is more attractive.