If you want to buy a 2-in-1 PC, most of the options are with Intel processors in this market. But today I got my hands on the latest portable PC from Alldocube, the Alldocube iWork GT 12, which is the first 2-in-1 PC powered by an AMD processor. We finally got another option and it’s surprisingly an inexpensive model of its kind. So the question is if this first 2-in-1 PC powered by an AMD processor can rival the Surface.
Here’s a very interesting meme in China about AMD that I want to share with you guys. Every time AMD becomes competitive again bringing great alternatives. Gamers would say ‘AMD, Yes!’ like ‘shouting yeah’ to an underdog who won the game. So this time, I must say ‘AMD, yes!’
Giveaway at the end of November
By the way, Now you have a chance to win this awesome 2-IN-1 PC for free! Please click into the YouTube video page to learn more about the giveaway of the ALLDOCUBE iWork GT 12 2-in-1 PC. But note that before shipping, we will be reviewing whether you have shared our video and subscribed to our channel, after all, we are only willing to give it away to viewers who support us.
And don’t be sad if you don’t win. This time we cooperate with the brand Alldocube and AMD to debut the new iWork GT 12 on our own Geekwills store and our cooperated store Giztop with an exclusive coupon code: WGT12. We’re getting a $100 discount right off the official pricing, and meanwhile, we’re also giving away an Alldocube keyboard and another leather case to all subscribers who order the PC in the following month! That’s all we can do for you guys!
This is our first try, and we hope that while we keep running this channel, more of our friends will enjoy the benefits of tech products! Good luck to all of you! Back to the review. Now the question is: how would this 2-in-1 PC with an AMD processor perform? Let’s find out the answer.
Design
In terms of Design, the front of the iWork GT 12 is similar to a typical Android tablet, coming with a 12.6-inch 3:2 ratio screen and a compact body. However, on the sides, there is a sloping design, which visually reduces the thickness of the tablet. Well, pretty smart trick. iWork GT 12 weighs around 915g, so I would like to place it on a table or my lap more often. But if only for light entertainment, I prefer to hold it in my hands, while touching the display for operation without the keyboard kit. The lightweight is just good for that.
The shell has a nice grey look, and the back with a matt finish rejects fingerprints and stains well. There are also metal contacts on the bottom for attaching the keyboard. It’s worth noting that this PC has two cameras at the front and back like an Android tablet, the image shot on both for video conferencing is good, but for such a budget PC, I wouldn’t ask for anything more about its image quality.
In terms of ports, the iWork GT 12 has two full-featured USB3.2 GEN 2 type-C ports, which not only support charging and data transfer but also external monitors. Not only that, it also has a USB 3.2 GEN-2 type-A port, which means that in most cases, I don’t have to use the type-C docking station. And the GT 12 also has a headphone jack and supports TF card expansion up to 512GB. It is safe to say, no one will be disappointed by its expandability.
Hardware
In terms of performance, iWork GT 12 is equipped with a 4 core 8 thread AMD Ryzen5 7520U processor, along with 16GB LPDDR5 memory, it is unusual to see such a hardware combo in a 2-in-1 PC. As for the actual theoretical performance, I first tested it in CPU-Z, the 7520U performance is roughly equivalent to the same 4-core 8-thread desktop CPU- the i7 4790k. Compared to the latest flagship processors, the 7520U’s single-core performance is about half that of the i9-13900k. But please keep in mind that the 7520U is a mobile processor with 15w TDP. So from this aspect, really nothing to complain.
After that, I ran 2 rounds of tests with the latest Cinebench 2024, and the results showed that the multi-core performance was about half of the i9-9880h, and the single core was about 85% of the i9-9880h.
Overall, in terms of extreme performance, thanks to the TSMC 6nm, the chipset really exceeded my expectations. Overall, it’s hard to find someone using such a device to run high-performance software like C4D, Blender, AE, and so on. Now with the 7520U processor, the iWork GT 12 is perfectly suited for my office and entertainment needs.
During the performance test, I found that the CPU was running at a high clocking, which made me curious about the CPU strategy of the iWork GT 12. During a ten-minute CPU stress test in AIDA64, the CPU’s power consumption was close to 20w at the beginning, and the CPU was running at a high clocking of 4GHZ or even more. And eventually, the CPU’s power was stabilized at 15w.
with the CPU clocking still at 3.8GHZ. and the CPU temperature was 93°. This is a very good performance for a portable PC. And during the stress test, the fan speed was pretty calm, I could only hear a subtle airflow sound. There is no sharp airflow noise like most gaming laptops.
The 7520U has an integrated AMD Radeon 610M GPU that uses the very advanced RDN2 architecture, which is very nice, but the Radeon 610M only has 2 CU units.
For gaming tests, first we run the Genshin Impact. Under 1080P graphics, the PC runs at an average framerate of 45fps. In the CSGO, turn it down to 720P resolution, the iWork PC could still run at 100fps. The good news is that the temperature control is excellent. And thanks to RDN2, the 610M GPU supports the latest AV1 hardware decoding, so the iWork GT 12 is great for light gaming and video play.
The 16GB of dual channel LPDDR5 memory is excellent, and it’s hard to see such a memory configuration at the same price. Paired with a 512GB NVME storage, this is a very competitive combination.
Screen
There is no doubt that the screen is the highlight of the iWork GT 12, it uses a 3:2 ratio of 12.6-inch IPS screen, the resolution reached 2K level, the screen is clear and delicate, and in the brightness of the performance is also very good, even if you use it outdoors, the brightness of the screen is also very satisfying.
And the screen also supports 10-point touch and 4096 levels of pressure-sensitive handwriting, so in this price range it is amazingly competitive. Although I can conveniently have touch control on the display without any input accessories, I have to say that the iWork GT 12 also impressed me a lot with its smooth stylus experience.
User experience
In terms of software, iWork GT 12 comes with Windows 11 Home Edition pre-installed, and when paired with the 7520U, the experience is very smooth. it gives me a very good experience in my daily officing and movie watching, and since it’s a 2-in-1 PC, I can use it pretty much anywhere, lying down on the sofa or bed as I want for casual gaming.
Keyboard
In terms of keyboard, the iWork GT 12 uses the same keyboard layout as the Surface, compared to the previous keyboard we used, which was also from Alldocube, the GT 12’s keyboard is a significant step up in look and quality, and the typing experience is just as good, and the touchpad is nothing different from most windows laptops’.
Battery & Charge
the iWork GT 12 has a built-in 5500mAh battery, so it can last for about 4 hours for web browsing and office work. Well that’s not bad for an x86 device.
For charging, it supports up to 45w of PD fast charging and gets fully charged in about an hour, I’m very happy with the iWork GT 12 due to the support of the PD protocol and USB-C port. As a truly portable computer, the 2-in-1 PC seems to know what it’s supposed to do.
Verdict.
The new iWork GT is a very versatile 2-in-1 PC, with an AMD Ryzen processor and an excellent touchable screen, but more surprisingly with a friendly price tag. This iWork GT 12 is going to be a new option in the market, and I would love to see Alldocube release more 2-in-1 PC with AMD processors. If you want to buy such PC for office work and entertainment, this is a great fit. And don’t forget to join our giveaway, just let us know if you guys like it. And also check out the affordable iWork GT 12 in Geekwills.
