HP Victus 15-fb1013dx — Gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB RAM, 15.6-inch 144Hz display

HP Victus 15-fb1013dx Review (2026)

AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS · NVIDIA RTX 2050 · 8 GB RAM · 512 GBSSD · 15.6″ 144 Hz IPS

4.6 average · 170 Amazon reviews

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Verdict

HP Victus 15-fb1013dx is a bare-essentials machine best suited to light use in our 101-laptop database. In the Under $800 category, the value score is 5.1/10. You are paying some premium here — brand, build or panel quality rather than raw benchmark throughput.

Pros

Dedicated RTX 2050 GPU for 1080p gaming and GPU-accelerated apps
144 Hz high-refresh display for fluid motion
User-upgradeable RAM extends useful lifespan

Cons

8 GB RAM is limiting for heavy multitasking in 2026

Who should buy

Buyers who need basic web, email and document work at minimal cost

Who should avoid

Serious gamers — the graphics hardware isn’t there
Anyone commuting daily with a laptop — too heavy/bulky
Heavy 3D modeling, CAD, or GPU rendering workloads

Score Breakdown

Gaming2.1

Productivity4.4

Programming3.5

Engineering / 3D2.6

Student5.1

Travel / Portability4.4

AI Workloads2.1

Value for Money5.1

Full Specifications

Brand	HP
Model	Victus 15-fb1013dx
Category	Gaming · Traditional
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS
CPU Cores	6 (multi-threaded)
PassMark (Multi)	17,928
GPU	NVIDIA RTX 2050
G3DMark	7,755
RAM	8 GB DDR5 (upgradeable)
Storage	512 GBSSD
Display	15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 144 Hz
Pixel Density	141 PPI
Touchscreen	No
Dimensions	14.09″ × 10.09″ × 0.93″
Weight	5.1 lbs (2.31 kg)
Amazon Rating	4.6 ★ (170 reviews)

Performance Summary

The HP Victus 15-fb1013dx runs on the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with 6 cores (multi-threaded), posting a PassMark multi-thread score of 17,928. That places it ahead of 17% of the 101 laptops in our August 2026 database. That is comfortably mid-to-upper tier: fast app launches, smooth multitasking and respectable rendering times.

Display

You get a 15.6″ IPS panel at 1920x1080 (141 PPI) refreshing at 144 Hz. The high refresh rate makes motion — from scrolling to shooters — feel immediately smoother than any 60 Hz panel.

Gaming Performance

With the RTX 2050 (7,755 G3DMark), the Victus 15-fb1013dx scores 2.1/10 for gaming. It handles 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings — a genuine gaming entry point. The 144 Hz panel means the GPU’s frames actually reach your eyes.

Productivity

For office and productivity work the Victus 15-fb1013dx scores 4.4/10. 8 GB of DDR5 memory covers everyday workloads, though heavy multitaskers will hit the ceiling. The 512 GB SSD keeps boots and file operations fast.

Programming

Developers should expect a 3.5/10 experience. 6 cores handle typical web/dev stacks smoothly. Upgradeable RAM means you can start smaller and expand later.

Video Editing

The RTX 2050 accelerates timeline playback, effects and export encoding. For color-critical delivery, plan on an external calibrated monitor.

3D Rendering & Engineering

3D and engineering workloads score 2.6/10. Light CAD and moderate scenes are workable; production rendering will test your patience.

Battery

Battery specifics aren’t listed in our source data, so treat this as guidance: gaming-class hardware prioritizes performance; expect moderate unplugged endurance and pack the charger for long days.

Upgradeability

RAM is socketed and user-upgradeable beyond the included 8 GB — a big longevity win. Storage is M.2 SSD-based, typically replaceable for capacity upgrades.

Heat & Noise

With mid-range discrete graphics inside this chassis, the added thickness buys real thermal headroom; noise under load should stay reasonable.

Port Selection

Port selection isn’t enumerated in our source sheet, but as a gaming laptop in the 15.6″ class, expect a full loadout: multiple USB-A, USB-C, HDMI 2.1 and Ethernet on most gaming designs. Verify the exact loadout on the Amazon listing before buying.

Value for Money

In the Under $800 category, the value score is 5.1/10. You are paying some premium here — brand, build or panel quality rather than raw benchmark throughput.