Table of Contents
- 14th gen (Raptor Lake Refresh ) Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 13th gen (Raptor Lake) Intel Core i9-13980HX to Core i9-13900H
- 12th gen Intel Core i9-12900HX, Core i9-12900HK, i9-12900H Alder Lake
- 11th-gen Intel Core i9-11980HK, i9-11900H Tiger Lake
- Core i9 laptop Performance
- Latest gen High Performance i9 laptops – 14th-gen Intel Core i9-14900HX CPUs
- 13th-gen Intel Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-13900HX based laptops
- Portable i9 designs- 13th-gen Intel Core i9-13900HK, Core i9-13900H platforms
- i9 laptops built on 12th-gen Intel Core i9-12900HX, i9-12900HK, i9-12900H CPUs
- i9 laptops built on 11th-gen Intel Core i9-11900H, i9-11980HK CPUs
- Previous generation Intel Core i9 Laptops
- Wrap-up
This article explains the specs and performance of the existing Intel Core i9 laptop platforms and provides a detailed list of all the portable, high-performance, and gaming Core i9 laptops available in stores as of early 2024.
We’re discussing the latest Intel 14th-gen Core i9 platforms available in 2024 (Raptor Lake Refresh, Core i9-14900HX), but also the previous-gen Intel 13th-gen Core i9 platforms (Raptor Lake, i9-13980HX to i9-13900H) and 12th-gen (Alder Lake, i9-12900HX to i9-12900H) hardware, as well as some of the even older specs.
If you’re looking for a high-performance mobile computer, there’s a very good chance you’re considering one of the Intel Core i9 options available today, or soon to be launched. These i9s are, after all, some of the most powerful processors you can get on notebooks right now, alongside the Ryzen 9 alternatives from AMD.
There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for an Intel Core i9 computer. First off, there are several different types of i9 notebooks, with as many as 24Cores and 32Threads: those built on mobile platforms, and the select very few built on the desktop-grade Core K i9s. The mobile hardware is now available in the vast majority of laptop designs.
Furthermore, given the amount of power required by the Intel i9 platforms to run at full blast, their overall performance is highly dependent on the engineering and thermal design of each unit, with significant variations between implementations. That’s why it’s important to document your purchase before deciding on this kind of powerful laptop, in order to make sure the cooling on your model of choice can keep the i9 at bay within reasonable noise levels. Otherwise, you’re not going to fully benefit from getting an i9 configuration over the more affordable Intel Core i7 specs.
As far as this article goes, we’ll primarily discuss the mobile platforms (up to the latest 24Core i9-14900HX hardware from 2024, and previous generations) available in laptop formats today, but also touch on the very few devices built on desktop-grade hardware (up to Core i9-14900K or 13900K – 24 Core). I’ll also tell you what to expect from these Intel Core i9 laptop CPUs in terms of performance, how they compare to the mainstream Core i7s available in most multimedia and gaming notebooks these days, and whether (or rather when) these i9 processors are worth your money.
Who needs an i9 laptop, btw? Most of you looking for a powerful computer for work or play will do just fine with modern i7 configurations, but if you’re after a top-tier laptop with a powerful GPU, you’ll most likely have to opt for an i9 processor as well. Especially when it comes to full-size designs built on Core i9 HX specs.
Down below we’ve compiled a complete list of the notebooks built on the Intel Core i9 mobile platforms, both portable formats and full-size models. You can jump straight to the lists via this link, or follow this link for another updated selection of Intel Core i9 laptops available in stores right now, or carry on for our quick summary of the available i9 hardware platforms, followed up by the list of available models.
14th gen (Raptor Lake Refresh ) Intel Core i9-14900HX
The 14th-gen Intel Raptor Lake Refresh mobile platforms are available as of early 2024.
Intel released a slight incremental update of the previous Raptor Lake platforms with the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, which is not available in most high-performance devices of this generation. However, there’s no longer an Intel 9-14900H, as this platform gas been replaced by Intel’s new Meteor Lake hardware with the Core Ultra 9 185H as the direct follow-up of the i9 H. We’re discussing Core Ultra laptops in a separate article.
So the i9-14900HX is still a 24Core/32Thread processor, with 8 Performance Cores and 16 Efficiency Cores, with 36 GB of L3 cache and now an Intel UHD 14th-gen iGPU, much like the i9-13900HX. The difference is the ability to run at up to 5.8 GHz Turbo clocks, while the previous 13900HX only went up to 5.4 GHz. Plus a few other minor generational updates.
13th gen (Raptor Lake) Intel Core i9-13980HX to Core i9-13900H
As far as the 13th-gen Raptor Lake Intel mobile platforms go, those were released early into 2023, but are still widely available in stores today.
The 13th-gen hardware is split into two main categories: Core HX (Extreme Performance, 55+W TDP) and Core H (Thin Enthusiast, 45+W TDP).
The HX processors are implemented in full-size work/gaming notebooks, and include the Core i9-13980HX, the Core i9-13950HX, and the Core i9-13900HX. They’re all nearly identical, with minor differences in Max Turbo Frequencies, but otherwise the same hybrid design with 24 Cores (8 Performance Core + 16 Eff Cores) and 32 Threads, 36 MB of L3 Cache, and an Intel UHD iGPU.
The H processors are implemented in a wide range of thin-and-light designs, starting at 13-inch ultraportables, and include the Core i9-13900HK, Core i9-13905H, and Core i9-13900H. These are identical in specs and features, with the differences being that the HK offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, while the H processors are locked. Furthermore, the 13905H does not support vPro, while the other two do.
Here’s a quick summary of the 14th-gen and 13th gen i9 mobile processors next to the previous 12th-gen variants, and then we’ll go over some details below.
| Core i9-14900HX | Core i9-13980HX | Core i9-13900HX | Core i9-12900HX | Core i9-13900HK | Core i9-13900H | Core i9-12900H | |
| Lithography | Intel 7 | ||||||
| Design TDP | 55-157W | 35-115W | |||||
| Cores (P+E)/Threads | 8+16/32 | 8+16/32 | 8+16/32 | 8+8/24 | 6+8/20 | 6+8/20 | 6+8/20 |
| P-Cores max Turbo | 5.8 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| E-Cores max Turbo | 4.1 GHz | 4.0 GHz | 3.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Graphics | UHD 32 EUs, up to 1.65 GHz |
UHD 32 EUs, up to 1.55 GHz |
Iris Xe 96 EUs, up to 1.5 GHz |
Iris Xe 96 EUs, up to 1.45 GHz |
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| Cache | 36 MB Smart cache | 30 MB Smart cache | 24 MB Smart cache | 24 MB Smart cache | |||
| Memory support |
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 |
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200, LPDDR5-6400 |
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 |
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Compared to the i9-12900HX from last year, the i9-13950HX from 2023 offers ~10% faster single-thread and gaming performance, but also a boost of between 10-80% in multi-threaded professional work apps such as Blender, Maya, or Autodesk. That’s a result of the extra 8 ECores and Threads, as well as the extra amount of Smart Cache memory.
The 14900HX is merely identical to the 13-th gen HX processors, but runs at slightly higher Turbo Speed Clocks on both the Perf and the Eff cores.
The i9-13900H and i9-12900H are closer designs, with only an increase in IPC and frequencies for the 13th-gen variant that’s going to translate into an up to 10% boost in capabilities in productivity tasks. The 13th-gen Core H processors also implement the updated Iris Xe iGPU, with XSS Super Sampling and improved efficiency on battery use.
With that in mind, here’s a quick walk down the memory lane of i9 mobile platforms.
12th gen Intel Core i9-12900HX, Core i9-12900HK, i9-12900H Alder Lake
The Core i9-12900HX (and the exclusive i9-12950HX bin) are the top-tier Intel mobile 2022 processors, as part of the 12th gen Intel Alder Lake hardware platform.
The HX H55 Core i9s have been unveiled later in the year as 16Core hybrid designs, with two extra Performance cores and four extra Threads over the existing H45 i9-12900HK/H CPUs. The HX processors require higher power settings in order to show their strengths, and thus they are only available in a limited number of full-size performance notebooks, while most of the mid-tier and ultraportable designs are built on the HK/H hardware.
Unlike the previous generations, Alder Lake is a completely new hardware design built around a Big.Little approach, combining several high-performance Cores with a handful of high-efficiency Cores.
As a result, the Core i9-12900HK is a 14Core/20 Thread processor, with 6 high-performance Cores that support Hyperthreading, and 8 extra efficient Cores. As explained in our coverage of the Alder Lake platform, the efficient Cores are not just there to help with battery life and quiet runtimes on battery, but also help out the system’s overall performance in demanding sustained loads.
The high-performance Cores are based on Intel’s Golden Cove architecture, a follow-up of the Willow Cove cores in the Tiger Lake processors, with a promised 5-19% increase in IPC over previous generation architectures. The high-efficiency cores are based on the Intel Gracemont architecture, a follow-up of Tremont and Goldmont that were on the basis of past Intel Atom processors. However, a cluster of 4 of these E-Cores occupies less space on the die than a Performance core, and together provides an increase in processing performance over a P-Core.
12th-gen Intel Alder Lake architecture and design principles
That’s why, with the new design, the extra threads, and the technological updates of the new hardware generation, the i9-12900HK is a significant improvement in performance over the previous i9-11980HK/i9-11900H processors in demanding loads and in games. As for the i9-12900HX processor with the extra cores/threads, that’s even more capable than the regular HK/H mobile i9 in multithreaded CPU loads.
Here’s a quick summary of the 12th gen i9 mobile processors next to the previous 11th-gen variants.
| Core i9-12950HX | Core i9-12900HX | Core i9-12900HK | Core i9-12900H | Core i9-11980HK | Core i9-11900H | |
| Lithography | Intel 7 – 10 nm | 10 nm | ||||
| Design TDP | 55-175W | 35-115W | 45+W | 35+W | ||
| Cores (P+E)/Threads | 8+8/24 | 8+8/24 | 6+8/20 | 6+8/20 | 8/16 | 8/16 |
| P-Cores max Turbo | 5.2 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| E-Cores max Turbo | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz | – | – |
| Graphics | UHD | Iris Xe 96 EUs | Iris Xe 96 EUs | |||
| Cache | up to 30 MB Smart cache | up to 24 MB Smart cache | up to 24 MB Smart cache | |||
| Memory support |
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 | up to DDR4-3200 | |||
11th-gen Intel Core i9-11980HK, i9-11900H Tiger Lake
The Core i9-11980HK and i9-11900H are part of the 11th generation Intel Tiger Lake hardware platform from 2021.
Much like with the previous 10th gen Core i9-10980HK, the 11th gen Tiger Lake Core i9-11980HK is still an 8Core 16Thread (with HyperThreading) processor. The K at the end means that this processor is overclockable, with an unlocked multiplier.
Aside from the higher clock speeds over the i9-10980HK, the i9-11980HK benefits from an increased amount of L3 Cache memory (24 MB, vs 16 MB on previous-gen), improved UHD graphics based on the Intel Iris Xe technology, as well as theoretical improved IPC and efficiency, as this platform is partially based on Intel’s 10nm SuperFin lithography, and no longer just a 14nm ++++ refresh. PCIe 4 CPU support (with up to 20 lanes), as well as Thunderbolt 4/ USB 4 and WiFi 6E 6 GHz partially integrated on the die are also new additions to the 11th gen Core H platform.
The more widespread Core i9-11900H is also an 8C/16T processor, just slightly lower-clocked than the HK variant, while the main-stream i7-11800H is also a 8C/16T processor in this generation, with even slightly lower clocks and without Turbo velocity.
Previous-gen mobile Core i9s
The i9-10880H and i9-10980HK are the 2020 10th-gen Comet Lake options, with a slight frequency boost over the 2019 9th-gen models and support for faster memory. They’re still built on an Intel 14nm +++ architecture and require a lot of power to reach their potential in sustained loads. The i9-9880H and i9-9880HK are the 9th gen Coffee Lake-R i9s launched in 2019.
Both Comet and Coffee Lake-R i9s get 8Cores/16 Threads, 16 GB of L3 cache, and support for up to 128 GB of RAM. The Intel 2019-generation Core i9-8950HK processor pales in comparison, with 6 cores, 12 threads, 12 MB of cache memory, a standard frequency of 2.9 GHz, and a maximum Turbo Boost frequency of 4.8 GHz, and supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz of dual-channel RAM.
| i9-11980HK | i9-11900H | i9-10980HK (Ark) | i9-10880H | i9-9980HK (Ark) | i9-9980H (Ark) | i9-9900K (Ark) | i9-8950HK (Ark) | |
| Lithography | 10 nm | 10 nm | 14+++ nm | 14+++ nm | 14+++ nm | 14+++ nm | 14+++ nm | 14++ nm |
| Design TDP | 45-65W | 35-45W | 45W | 45W | 45W | 45W | 95W | 45W |
| Cores/Threads | 8/16 | 8/16 | 8/16 | 8/16 | 8/16 | 8/16 | 8/16 | 6/12 |
| CPU Base Frequency | 2.6 GHz | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Turbo – All Cores | 4.5 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Turbo – 1 Core | 5.0 GHz | 4.9 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 4.8 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB | 16 MB | 16 MB | 16 MB | 16 MB | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| Memory |
DDR4 3200 Mhz | DDR4 3200 Mhz | DDR4 3200 Mhz | DDR4 3200 Mhz | DDR4 2666 Mhz | DDR4 2666 Mhz | DDR4 2666 Mhz | DDR4 2666 Mhz |
How about the Core i9 desktop-grade K laptops?
The Core i9 Ks are desktop processors with a much higher TDP than their mobile counterparts, which means they can constantly run at higher clocks in demanding loads and allow some extra room for overclocking, but also require a significantly increased thermal effort to keep cool. That’s why the Ks are only implemented in the beefiest desktop replacement notebooks, while the mobile i9s make their way in a multitude of form factors, both ultraportable and full-size.
OEMs gave up on implementing i9-14900K, i9-13900K and i9-12900K processors in notebook formats in recent years, but in the past, there have been some i9-11900K laptops such as the Titan X4K and others.
Core i9 laptop Performance
As mentioned already, the performance of these i9 processors greatly varies between implementations and SKUs, but the table below gives you a ballpark idea of what to expect in a couple of different designs (full-size laptops or thin-and-light portable models).
Here’s a look at the Intel HX 14th, 13th and 12th gen platforms. More benchmark results are available in each review.
| Core i9-14900HX, 150+W design, (MSI Titan 18) |
Core i9-13980HX, 135+W design, (ROG Scar 18) |
Core i9-13900HX, 130+W design, (2023 Legion Pro 7i) |
Core i9-12950HX, 150W design, (ROG Scar 17 SE) |
Core i9-12900HX, 120W design, (2022 Legion 7i) |
|
| 3DMark – Fire Strike Physics | 41564 | 40243 | 38696 | 36037 | 35099 |
| 3DMark – Time Spy CPU | 16914 | 16509 | 16890 | 16138 | 15165 |
| Blender – Classroom Scene, CPU | 3m 01s | 3m 02s | 3m 21s | 4m 05s | 4m 33s |
| Cinebench R20 CPU | 11902 | 12210 | 11304 | 8994 cb | 8193 cb |
| Cinebench R20 Single Core | 828 | 818 | 766 | 754 cb | 737 cb |
| Geekbench 5 64-bit – Multi-Core | – | 21225 | 20719 | 16258 | 16004 |
| Geekbench 5 64-bit – Single Core | – | 2119 | 2031 | 1880 | 1870 |
| x265 HD Benchmark | 18.13 | 17.93 | 19.94 | 19.79 fps | 21.56 fps |
There’s hardly any performance gains for the i9-14900HX even in the most powerful implementation available in stores, the Titan 18. However, where the 14900HX seems to hold an edge over the 13900HX is the response to undervolting, and that can allow a further boost in performance and reduction in temperatures in sustained CPU loads. However, this differs between the different SKUs, and is discussed in our reviews.
And here’s a look at the mid-tier Core i9 H 13th, 12th, and 11th-gen platforms.
| Core i9-13900H, 110W design, (2023 ROG Zeph M16) |
Core i9-12900H, 90W design, (2022 ROG Zeph M16) |
Core i9-11900H, 70W design, (2021 ROG Zeph M16) |
|
| 3DMark – Fire Strike Physics | 29784 | 29954 | 25916 |
| 3DMark – Time Spy CPU | 15029 | 12864 | 10447 |
| Blender – Classroom Scene, CPU | 4m 53s | 5m 11s | 8m 51s |
| Cinebench R20 CPU | 7573 cb | 6371 cb | 5333 cb |
| Cinebench R20 Single Core | 788 cb | 687 cb | 592 cb |
| Geekbench 5 64-bit – Multi-Core | 15049 | 13993 | 9459 |
| Geekbench 5 64-bit – Single Core | 2030 | 1870 | 1622 |
| x265 HD Benchmark | 22.09s | 23.14s | 37.38s |
The performance gains offered by the 13th-gen and 12th-gen i9s with the hybrid designs are significant over any of the 11th-gen i9 implementations.
And here’s a look at the older i9 platforms, in comparison.
| i9-10980HK full-size |
i7-9750H | i9-9880H mid-sized |
i9-9980HK portable |
i9-9980HK full-size |
i9-9900K full-size |
i7-8750H | i9-8950HK portable |
i9-8950HK full-size |
|
| 3DMark 11 – Physics | – | ~13100 | ~15800 | ~15000 | 17983 | ~18500 | ~10800 | ~12700 | ~13700 |
| 3DMark – Fire Strike Physics | ~23500 | ~16600 | ~16600 | ~17700 | ~19000 | 24671 | ~25000 | ~14500 | ~16500 |
| Cinebench R15 CPU | 1912 cb | 1175 cb | 1593 cb | ~1600 | 2034 cb | 2022 cb | 1087 cb | 1237 cb | 1356 cb |
| Cinebench R15 CPU – Single Core | 208 cb | 180 cb | 190 cb | ~900 | 205 cb | 212 cb | 175 cb | 193 cb | 190 cb |
| Cinebench R20 CPU | ~4200 cb | ~2600 cb | ~3900 cb | ~3700 | 4861 cb | 4926 cb | ~2500 | 2379 cb | ~2700 |
| Geekbench 4.3 64-bit – Single-Core | 6017 pts | 5266 pts | 5450 pts | tba | 5981 pts | tba | 5138 pts | 5682 pts | 5505 pts |
| Geekbench 4.3 64-bit – Multi-Core | 34760 pts | 23396 pts | 29800 pts | tba | 33521 pts | tba | 20041 pts | 24847 pts | 24132 pts |
| x264 HD Benchmark 4.0 – Pass 1 | 264.12 fps | 218.6 fps | 217 fps | tba | 260.62 fps | tba | 205.69 fps | 233.8 fps | 210.88 fps |
| x264 HD Benchmark 4.0 – Pass 2 | 108.88 fps | 69.6 fps | 102.39 fps | tba | 118.22 fps | tba | 66.53 fps | 86.7 fps | 80.65 fps |
These results are based on our reviews, as well as on average scores from Notebookcheck.net, which have a larger pool of reviewed notebooks.
Latest gen High Performance i9 laptops – 14th-gen Intel Core i9-14900HX CPUs
In this section we’re listing the latest performance and gaming laptops launched in 2024 or updated with 2024 Raptor Lake Refresh hardware.
| Model | Screen | Hardware | Graphics | TB4 | Weight |
| Acer Predator Helios 16 | 16-inch 16:10 miniLED QHD+ 250Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4080 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.8 lbs /2.6 kg |
| hardware refresh of the 2023 model; premium performance laptop; per-key RGB keyboard; QHD miniLED 16:10 display; multiple configurations – up to i9-14900HX + 4090; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 90 Wh battery + 330W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2299 for i9 + RTX 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4070 140W, MUX | Yes | 6.2 lbs /2.8 kg |
| 2024 refresh of the 2023 model; mid-tier alternative for the regular Helios 16, with part plastic chassis, zone RGB keyboards and mid-tier specs and cooling capacity | |||||
| Price: Price: $1899 for i9 + RTX 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Acer Predator Helios 18 | 18-inch 16:10 miniLED QHD+ 250Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4080 175W, MUX | Yes | 7.1 lbs /3.25 kg |
| hardware refresh of the 2023 model; 18-inch version of the Helios 16, with larger cooling and a miniLED display | |||||
| Price: from $2499 for i9 + RTX 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 | 18-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4070 140W, MUX | Yes | 7.3 lbs /3.3 kg |
| 2024 model; mid-tier alternative for the regular Helios 18, with part plastic chassis, zone RGB keyboards and mid-tier specs and cooling capacity | |||||
| Price: Price: $1999 for i9 + RTX 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Aorus 16X 2024 | 16-inch 16:10 QHD IPS 165Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4070 140W, MUX | Yes | 5.1 lbs /2.3 kg |
| new 2024 model – mid-tier portable design, CNC metal build; zone RGB keyboard; QHD+ 16:10 display with 100% sRGB panel; multiple configurations – up to i9-14900HX + 4070; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 280W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1999 for i9 + RTX 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Aorus 17X 2024 | 17.3-inch 16:9 QHD IPS 240Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.2 lbs /2.8 kg |
| hardware refresh of previous model – high performance full-size gaming laptop, CNC metal build; per-key RGB keyboard; QHD 16:9 display; multiple configurations – up to i9-14900HX + 4090; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 330W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2499 for i9 + RTX 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Alienware m18 R2 | 18-inch 16:10 IPS QHD 165Hz or FHD 480Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 9.3 lbs /4.3 kg |
| hardware refresh of 2023 model – premium full-size gaming laptop, metal chassis; optional mechanical Cherry MX keyboard; multiple display and configuration options, monstruous tri-fan cooling and 97 WH battery, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2199 for i9+4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 | 16-inch 16:10 miniLED QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.5 lbs /2.5 kg |
| reviewed here – minor refresh of the 2023 model, with slight design changes and new mini LED display – premium 16-inch performance laptop, partially metal build, per-key RGB keyboard, miniLED screen; multiple configurations, up to Core i9-14900HX + RTX 4090 with tri-fan cooling module; 90W battery + 330W charger; quad speakers. | |||||
| Price: from $2899 for i9 + 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 | 18-inch 16:10 miniLED QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.9 lbs /3.1 kg |
| detailed review – minor refresh of the 2023 model, larger version of the 16-inch Scar 16, with a miniLED display for the 2024 generation and with an ampler cooling module | |||||
| Price: $2999 for i9 + 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Strix G16 G614 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 4070 140W, MUX | Yes | 5.5 lbs /2.5 kg |
| detailed review – minor refresh of the 2023 model, mid-tier 16-inch performance laptop; simpler design and no RGB, zone RGB keyboard and various IPS screen options; multiple configurations, up to Core i9-14900HX + RTX 4070 with tri-fan cooling module; 90W battery + 330W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1699 for i9 + RTX 4060 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Strix G18 G814 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 4080 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.9 lbs /3.1 kg |
| reviewed here – minor refresh of the 2023 model, larger version of the 16-inch Strix G16, with an ampler cooling module | |||||
| Price: $2099 for i9 + RTX 4070 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| HP Omen Transcend 16 | 16-inch IPS or OLED QHD+ 240 Hz | Core i9-14900HX / max 32 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4070 130W, MUX | Yes | 4.85 lbs / 2.2 kg |
| refresh of the 2023 design, premium portable gaming and creator laptop, metal build; per-key RGB keyboard; 16:10 IPS or OLED panels; multiple configurations, up to i9 and RTX 4070 130W; 97 Wh battery + 240W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: tba | |||||
| HP Omen Gaming 16 | 16.1-inch IPS QHD+ 240 Hz matte | Core i9-14900HX / max 32 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4080 145W, MUX | Yes | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| refresh of the 2023 design, premium gaming laptop, full-size metal build; per-key RGB keyboard; 16:10 IPS display; multiple configurations, up to i9 and RTX 4080 145W; 97 Wh battery + 280W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: tba | |||||
| HP ZBook Fury 16 | 16-inch IPS 4K 120Hz Hz matte | Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX™ 3500 Ada 130W | Yes | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| refresh of the 2023 design, premium workstation laptop, metal build; while keyboard; 4K IPS display; several configurations, up to i9 and RTX 3500 Ada 130W; 95 Wh battery + 240W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: tba | |||||
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 165-240 Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4070 140W, MUX | No | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| reviewed here – refresh of the 2023 design, mid-tier performance notebook; partially metallic build and zone RGB keyboard; multiple configurations – up to i9-14900HX + RTX 4070 (200W total power), with regular heatpipe cooling; easily serviceable; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 80 Wh battery + 280W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2299 for i9 + 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 165-240 Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-6000 OC | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg |
| RTX 4080 reviewed here , RTX 4090 reviewed here refresh of the 2023 design, high-performance notebook; premium metallic build, per-key RGB keyboard; multiple configurations – up to i9-14900HX + RTX 4090 (235W total power), with vapor chamber cooling; easily serviceable; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 330W GaN charger, dual speakers |
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| Price: from $2899 for i9 + 4090 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Lenovo Legion 7i | 16-inch 16:10 IPS 3.2K 165Hz | Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 OC | RTX 4070 115W, MUX | Yes | 5 lbs / 2.25 kg |
| new 2024 design, thin and portable performance notebook; metal build, white or per-key RGB keyboard; multiple configurations configurations, up to i9-14900HX + RTX 4070; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 230W GaN charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2299 for i9 + 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Lenovo Legion 9i | 16-inch 16:10 IPS 3.2K 165Hz | Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 OC | RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.65 lbs / 2.56 kg |
| reviewed here – refresh of the 2023 design, thin and portable high-performance notebook; premium metallic build, per-key RGB keyboard; only available in a top configuration with i9-14900HX + RTX 4090, with triple fan cooling and liquid metal module; easily serviceable; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 330W GaN charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: $3599 for 4090 model – latest configurations | |||||
| MSI Creator M16 HX | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-5600 | up to RTX 4070 105W, MUX | Yes | 5.9 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| refresh of 2023 model, mid-range 16-inch work notebook; black metal build and white keyboard; 16:10 IPS display, several panel options; up to Core i9 HX and RTX 4070 60W, 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; 65 Wh battery + 180W charger; stereo speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1999 for i9 + 4070 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| MSI Raider GE68HX | 16-inch IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.9 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| refresh of the 2023 model, high-performance 16-inch gaming notebook; premium metallic build and RGB elements; 16:10 display; up to Core i9 HX and RTX 4090 175W (225W total power), 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; 99 Wh battery + 280W charger; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2299 for i9 + 4070 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| MSI Raider GE78 HX | 17-inch IPS 16:10 QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.9 lbs / 3.1 kg |
| reviewed here – refresh of the 2023 model, high-performance 17-inch gaming notebook; premium metallic build and RGB elements; 16:10 display; up to Core i9 HX and RTX 4090 175W (250W total power), 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; 99 Wh battery + 330W charger; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2999 for i9 + 4080 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| MSI Vector 16 HX | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.95 lbs / 2.42 kg |
| new 2024 model, premium 16-inch gaming notebook; black metal build and per-key RGB keyboard; 16:10 IPS display; up to Core i9 HX and RTX 4090 175W, 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; 90 Wh battery + 280W charger; stereo speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1799 for i9 + 4060 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| MSI Titan 18 HX | 18-inch 16:10 miniLED 4K 120Hz | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 128 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 8 lbs / 3.65 kg |
| reviewed here – new 2024 model, most powerful 18-inch laptop of the generation; premium metal build and RGB elements; per-key RGB keyboard with CherryMX switches; 4K 120Hz miniLED matte screen; up to Core i9 HX CPU + RTX 4090 – 270W total power design, 4x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe, dual-fan vapor chamber cooling; easily serviceable; 99 Wh battery + 330W charger; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: $4999 for i9 + 4090 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Razer Blade 16 | 16-inch 16:10 OLED or miniLED dual-spec | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.4 lbs / 2.45 kg |
| detailed review – updated 2023 model, premium all-purpose laptop; per-key RGB keyboard; 16:10 OLED QHD 240Hz or miniLED display with dual-spec UHD 120Hz/FHD 240Hz modes; various configurations, up to i9 and RTX 4090 175W, dual-fan cooling, 2x RAM sticks, 2x M.2 gen4 SSDs; easily serviceable; 96 Wh battery; quad speakers; Black or Mercury colors | |||||
| Price: from $3499 for i9 + 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Razer Blade 18 | 18-inch 16:10 miniLED or 4K IPS | up to Core i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.9 lbs / 3.1 kg |
| detailed review – updated 2024 model, larger variant of the Blade 16 with several display options – miniLED QHD 300Hz or 4K 200Hz, tri-fan cooling, 92 battery, 6x speakers; Black or Mercury colors | |||||
| Price: from $3599 for i9 + 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| XMG Fusion 15, Eluktronics MAX 15 |
15.3-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240 Hz matte | i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-6400 | up to RTX 4070 140W, MUX | Yes | 4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg |
| new 2024 model, portable and compact 16-inch chassis, TongFang barebone gaming laptop, metal build, available in several colors; full-size RGB keyboard with NumPad; 15-inch 6:10 IPS display, 500-nits, 100% sRGB; multiple configuration options, up to i9 HX and RTX 4070, 2x RAM, 2x SSD; dual-fan cooling module; 80 or 99 Wh battery + 280W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from 2199 USD/EUR for 4060 configurations | |||||
| XMG Neo 16 |
16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240 Hz matte | i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-6400 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| new 2024 model, to be announced soon | |||||
| Price: from 1999 USD/EUR for 4060 configurations | |||||
| Eluktronics HydroC 16 |
16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240 Hz matte | i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-6400 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| new 2024 model, to be announced soon, with Hydraulic Chamber CPU cooling and optional external water cooler | |||||
| Price: from $2199 for 4060 models | |||||
| XMG Neo 17 | 17-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240 Hz matte | i9-14900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-6400 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg |
| refresh of the 2023 model, 17-inch high-performance notebook, TongFang barebone gaming laptop; optional CHERRY MX keyboard, QHD IPS display, 400-nits, 100% sRGB; multiple configurations – up to i9 + RTX 4090, 2x RAM, 2x SSD, new heatpipe layout compared to E23 2023 model, external water cooler; 99Wh battery, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from 1999 USD/EUR for 4060 configurations | |||||
| Sager NP9372W, CLEVO X370 |
17.3-inch 16:9 IPS QHD or 4K matte | i9-14900HX / max 96 GB RAM DDR5-6400 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| 17-inch high-performance notebook, barebone Sager/Clevo desings, available in multiple configuration options, up to i9+RTX 4090; 16:9 IPS displays, multiple options, 99Wh battery, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from 2199 USD/EUR for 4060 configurations | |||||
13th-gen Intel Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-13900HX based laptops
This section is reserved for the most powerful i9 laptops released in 2023, built on the 13th-gen Raptor Lake HX platform, with i9-13980HX, i9-13950HX, or i9-13900HX processors (24Cores/32Threads).
We’ll start with a list of the HX 16Core/24Thread high-performance models (most configurable up to the powerful RTX 4090 Ada Lovelace laptop dGPU), and then we’ll go over all the other 12th-gen HK/H models. Some lightweight models running in HX hardware are included as well. Some of these most powerful options are also the new 18-inch laptop format that went through a comeback in 2023/2024.
| Model | Screen | Hardware | Graphics | TB4 | Weight |
| Acer Predator Helios 16 | 16-inch 16:10 miniLED QHD+ 250Hz | up to Core i9-13900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4080 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.8 lbs /2.6 kg |
| new 2023 model; premium performance laptop; per-key RGB keyboard; QHD miniLED 16:10 display; multiple configurations – up to i9-13980HX + 4090; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 90 Wh battery + 330W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2299 for i9 + RTX 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Acer Predator Helios 18 | 18-inch 16:10 miniLED QHD+ 250Hz | up to Core i9-13950HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4080 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.2 lbs /2.8 kg |
| new 2023 model; 18-inch version of the Helios 16, with larger cooling and a miniLED display | |||||
| Price: from $2499 for i9 + RTX 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Acer Predator Triton 17X | 17-inch 16:10 miniLED QHD+ 250Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB DR5 | up to RTX 4080 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.6 lbs /3 kg |
| new 2023 model; full-size performance laptop, premium design, metal build; per-key RGB keyboard; mini LED display; high-tier configurations up to i9 + RTX 4090; tri-fan vapor chamber cooling; 99Wh battery + 330W charger; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2499 for i9 + RTX 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Aorus 15X 2023 | 15.6-inch QHD IPS 240Hz | up to Core i9-13900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4070 140W, MUX | Yes | 5.8 lbs /2.6 kg |
| 2023 refresh of the previous model; per-key RGB keyboard; QHD 16:9 display; multiple configurations – up to i9-13950HX + 4090; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 280W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2099 for i9 + RTX 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Aorus 17X 2023 | 17.3-inch QHD IPS 240Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.2 lbs /2.8 kg |
| 2023 refresh of the previous model; per-key RGB keyboard; QHD 16:9 display; multiple configurations – up to i9-13950HX + 4090; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 330W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2499 for i9 + RTX 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Alienware m16 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD 240Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.4 lbs /2.45 kg |
| reviewed here, new 2023 model; premium design with Cherry MX RGB keyboard and several screen options; several configurations, up to i9 + RTX 4090 175 (250W total power design) and AMD Advantage variants; 2x RAM, 4x gen4 SSD; complex quad-fan cooling module; 86 Wh battery, 280W charger, dual-speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2699 for 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Alienware m18 | 18-inch 16:10 IPS QHD 240Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 9.3 lbs /4.3 kg |
| new 2023 model; larger 18-inch version of the Alienware m16, with larger cooling and 97 WH battery | |||||
| Price: from $2999 for 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Alienware x16 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS, up to QHD 240Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 32 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 (175W), MUX | Yes | 6 lbs /2.7 kg |
| new 2023 model; premium thin design, but not lightweight; Cherry MX RGB keyboard and several screen options; several configurations, up to i9 + RTX 4090 175; soldered RAM, 2x gen4 SSD; dual-fan vapor chamber cooling module; 90 Wh battery, 280W charger, 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2349 for 4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 | 16-inch 16:10 miniLED QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.5 lbs /2.5 kg |
| reviewed here – new 2023 model, premium 16-inch performance laptop, per-key RGB keyboard and various screen options, including miniLED; multiple configurations, up to Core i9-13980HX + RTX 4090 with tri-fan cooling module; 90W battery + 330W charger; quad speakers. | |||||
| Price: from $2899 for i9 + 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 | 18-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.9 lbs /3.1 kg |
| detailed review – new 2023 model, larger version of the 16-inch Scar 16, without a miniLED display and with an ampler cooling module | |||||
| Price: $3899 for 4090 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Strix G16 G614 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 4070 140W, MUX | Yes | 5.5 lbs /2.5 kg |
| detailed review – new 2023 model, mid-tier 16-inch performance laptop; simpler design and no RGB, zone RGB keyboard and various IPS screen options; multiple configurations, up to Core i9-13980HX + RTX 4070 with tri-fan cooling module; 90W battery + 330W charger; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1499 for i9 + RTX 4050 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Strix G18 G814 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 4080 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.9 lbs /3.1 kg |
| reviewed here – new 2023 model, larger version of the 16-inch Strix G16, with an ampler cooling module; | |||||
| Price: $2199 for i9 + RTX 4070 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 H7604 OLED | 16-inch 16:10 OLED 3.2K 120Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 4070 95W, MUX | Yes | 5.3 lbs /2.4 kg |
| new 2023 model, premium design and build; white keyboard and excellent IO, OLED display with optional 3D OLED; i9 and RTX 4070 specs, mid-power design (150W total power); 2x RAM, 2x SSD; 90Wh battery and 240W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1999 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus VivoBook Pro 16x K6604 OLED | 16-inch 16:10 OLED 3.2K 120Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 4070 120W, MUX | Yes | 4.4 lbs /2 kg |
| reviewed here – new 2023 model, lighter than most other options with similar specs; mid-tier design and build; white keyboard and excellent IO, OLED display; i9 and RTX 4070 specs, with dual-fan quad-radiator cooling; 2x RAM, 1x SSD; 90Wh battery and 240W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1799 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Dell G15 5530 (2023) | 15.6-inch 16:9 IPS QHD 240Hz matte | Core i9-13900HX / max 32 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | RTX 3000 and 4000 ?? | No | 5.9 lbs / 2.68 kg |
| new 2023 design, mid-tier 15-inch chassis with retro looks; 4-zone RGB keyboard; multiple configurations, up to i9 and mid-tier RTX 4000 graphics (to be updated); 56 or 86 Wh battery; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $849 for 3050 model | |||||
| Dell G16 7630 (2023) | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz matte | Core i9-13900HX / max 32 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | RTX 4000 ?? | Yes | 6 lbs / 2.73 kg |
| new 2023 design, mid-tier 16-inch chassis with retro looks; 4-zone RGB keyboard; multiple configurations, up to i9 and mid-tier RTX 4000 graphics (to be updated); 56 or 86 Wh battery; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1599 for i9 + 4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| HP Omen Transcend 16 | 16-inch miniLED QHD+ 240 Hz matte | Core i9-13900HX / max 32 GB RAM DDR5-5200 | up to RTX 4070 130W, MUX | Yes | 5.2 lbs / 2.35 kg |
| new 2023 design, premium gaming and creator laptop, sober metal built; per-key RGB keyboard; 16:10 mini LED display; several configurations, up to i9 and RTX 4070; 97 Wh battery + 240W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2200 for i9 + RTX 4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| HP Omen 17 | 17.3-inch IPS FHD/QHD 165 Hz matte | Core i9-13900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg |
| 2023 refresh of the previous generation, 17-inch performance/gaming laptop; 4-zone RGB keyboard, 16:9 displays; full IO and inputs, multiple configuration options, up to i9 and RTX 4090; 83 Wh battery + 330W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2200 for i9 + RTX 4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 165-240 Hz | up to Core i9-13900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4070 140W, MUX | No | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| reviewed here – new 2023 design, mid-tier performance notebook; partially metallic build and zone RGB keyboard; multiple configurations – up to i9-13900HX + RTX 4070 (200W total power), with regular heatpipe cooling; easily serviceable; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 80 Wh battery + 280W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1499 for i7 + 4050 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 165-240 Hz | up to Core i9-13900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-6000 OC | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg |
| RTX 4080 reviewed here , RTX 4090 reviewed here new 2023 design, high-performance notebook; premium metallic build, per-key RGB keyboard; multiple configurations – up to i9-13900HX + RTX 4090 (235W total power), with vapor chamber cooling; easily serviceable; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 330W GaN charger, dual speakers |
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| Price: from $1999 for i9 + 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Lenovo Legion 9i | 16-inch 16:10 IPS 3.2K 165Hz | Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 OC | RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.65 lbs / 2.56 kg |
| reviewed here – new 2023 design, thin and portable high-performance notebook; premium metallic build, per-key RGB keyboard; only available in a top configuration with i9-13980HX + RTX 4090, with triple fan cooling and liquid metal module; easily serviceable; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 330W GaN charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: $3599 for 4090 model | |||||
| MSI Raider GE68HX | 16-inch IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-13950HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.9 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| new 2023 model, high-performance 16-inch gaming notebook; premium metallic build and RGB elements; 16:10 display; up to Core i9 HX and RTX 4090 175W (225W total power), 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; 99 Wh battery + 280W charger; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2299 for i9 + 4070 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| MSI Raider GE78HX | 17-inch IPS 16:10 QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.9 lbs / 3.1 kg |
| reviewed here – new 2023 model, high-performance 17-inch gaming notebook; premium metallic build and RGB elements; 16:10 display; up to Core i9 HX and RTX 4090 175W (250W total power), 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; 99 Wh battery + 330W charger; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2999 for i9 + 4080 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| MSI Vector GP68 | 17.3-inch 16:9 IPS FHD 144Hz or QHD 240Hz matte | up to Core i9-13900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4080 175W, MUX | No | 5.7 lbs /2.7 kg |
| performance gaming laptop, a step down from the GE Raider series; per-key RGB keyboard and excellent IO; matte IPS display; various configurations, up to i9 and RTX 4080 140W, 2x RAM, 2x SSDs; 90 Wh battery + up to 330W charger; 2x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2099 for i9 + RTX 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| MSI Titan GT77HX 13V | 17.3-inch miniLED 4K 144Hz | up to Core i9-13980HX / max 128 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| 2023 refresh, high-performance 17-inch gaming notebook; premium metallic build and RGB elements; cherry MX mechanical keyboard; 4K 144Hz miniLED matte screen; up to Core i9 HX CPU + RTX 4090 – 250W total power design, 4x RAM slots, 4xM.2 PCIe; easily serviceable; 99 Wh battery + 330W charger; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: $4599 for i9 + 4090 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Razer Blade 16 | 16-inch 16:10 miniLED dual-spec UHD/FHD | up to Core i9-13950HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.4 lbs / 2.45 kg |
| detailed review – new 2023 model, premium all-purpose laptop; per-key RGB keyboard; 16:10 IPS QHD or miniLED display with dual-spec UHD 120Hz/FHD 240Hz modes; various configurations, up to i9 and RTX 4090 175W, dual-fan cooling, 2x RAM sticks, 2x M.2 gen4 SSDs; easily serviceable; 96 Wh battery; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2699 for i9 + 4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Razer Blade 18 | 18-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz | up to Core i9-13950HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.9 lbs / 3.1 kg |
| detailed review – updated 2024 model, larger variant of the Blade 16 with several display options, tri-fan cooling, 92 battery, and 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $3199 for i9 + 4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| XMG Neo 16, Eluktronics MECH-16 GP2 |
16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240 Hz matte | i9-13900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-6400 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| new 2023 model, 16-inch mid-range design, TongFang barebone gaming laptop; 4-zone RGB or per-key CherryMX mechanical keyboard; 16:10 IPS display; multiple configuration options, up to i9 HX and RTX 4090, 2x RAM, 2x SSD; dual-fan cooling module with Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal on CPU/GPU + optional liquid cooling; 99 Wh battery + 330W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from 1999 USD/EUR for 4060 configurations | |||||
| XMG Neo 17, Eluktronics MECH-17 GP2 |
17-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240 Hz matte | i9-13900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-6400 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg |
| new 2023 model, 17-inch mid-range design, TongFang barebone gaming laptop; slightly larger version of the 16-inch variant discussed earlier | |||||
| Price: from 1999 USD/EUR for 4060 configurations | |||||
| XMG Ultra 17 | 17.3-inch 16:9 IPS FHD 300Hz or 4K matte | i9-13900HX / max 128 GB RAM DDR5-6400 | up to RTX 4090 175W, MUX | Yes | 9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg |
| hardware refresh, 17-inch full-size design, Clevo X370 barebone gaming laptop; multiple configurations, including i9 + RTX 4090, 4x RAM, 3x SSD including 1x gen5 slot, 97 WH battery and dual chargers | |||||
| Price: – | |||||
Portable i9 designs- 13th-gen Intel Core i9-13900HK, Core i9-13900H platforms
And this section is reserved for thin-and-light i9 laptops built on the 13th-gen Raptor Lake H platforms, with i9-13900HK or i9-13900H processors (14Cores/20Threads).
Some full-size models built on the same platforms are included as well.
| Model | Screen | Hardware | Graphics | TB4 | Weight |
| Asus ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 | 13.4-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ touch | up to Core i9-13900H / max 16 GB RAM LPDDR5-5200 | up to RTX 4060 65W | Yes | 3.4 lbs /1.55 kg |
| reviewed here – 2023 update of the 2022 model reviewed here; gaming tablet format with detachable keyboard folio; 13-inch screen size with FHD or QHD 16:10 panel options; up to Core i9 hardware with more powerful RTX graphics with vapor-chamber cooling; compatibility with external eGPUs; only max 16 GB RAM and M.2 2230 SSD; 56 Wh battery + 130W USB-C charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1699 for i9 + 4050 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 ACRNM | 13.4-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ touch | up to Core i9-13900H / 32GB RAM LPDDR5-5200 | RTX 4070 65W | Yes | 3.75 lbs /1.75 kg |
| reviewed here – special edition series; gaming tablet format with detachable keyboard folio, custom casing designed with ACRONYM; slightly heavier than the regular Z13, available with higher specs than on the regular Z13, runs cooler due to the custom metal case | |||||
| Price: $2499 for i9 + 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Flow X16 GV601 | 16-inch 16:10 miniLED QHD+ 240Hz touch | up to Core i9-13900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 4070 120W, MUX | Yes | 4.64 lbs /2.1 kg |
| reviewed here – 2023 hardware update, 2-in-1 format with touchscreen; clean magnesium and aluminum build; single-zone RGB backlit keyboard; 16:10 display with miniLED or IPS panels, touch with pen support; up to i9 and RTX 4070 120W with tri-fan cooling, 2x RAM sticks, 2x M.2 gen4 SSDs; easily serviceable; 90 Wh battery + 240W charger; 4x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1849 for I9 + 4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU603 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz matte | up to Core i9-13900H / max 48 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 4070 120W, MUX | Yes | 4.45 lbs /2 kg |
| review here – refresh of the 2022 M16 chassis reviewed here; clean magnesium and aluminum build; single-zone RGB backlit keyboard; 16:10 display with narrow bezels and FHD+ 165Hz or QHD+ 240Hz panels; up to i9 and RTX 4070, 8/16 GB of RAM soldered + 1 RAM stick, 2x M.2 gen4 SSDs; easily serviceable; 90 Wh battery + 240W charger; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from 1549 for i7 + 4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 | 16-inch 16:10 miniLED QHD+ 240Hz matte | up to Core i9-13900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5 | up to RTX 4090 145W, MUX | Yes | 4.64 lbs /2.1 kg |
| reviewed here – new 2023 model, a bit thicker and heavier than the previous M16; clean magnesium and aluminum build, with optional Anime Matrix; single-zone RGB backlit keyboard; 16:10 display with miniLED or IPS panels; up to i9 and RTX 4090 145W with updated tri-fan cooling, 2x RAM sticks, 2x M.2 gen4 SSDs; easily serviceable; 90 Wh battery + 280W charger; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1899 for i9 + 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus VivoBook S15 OLED K5504 | 15-inch 16:9 OLED 2.8K 120Hz | up to Core i9-13900H / max 16 GB RAM LPDDR5 | Iris Xe | Yes | 3.75 lbs /1.7 kg |
| mid-range ultraportable design; metal construction; 16:9 display with 2.8K or FHD OLED panels; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9 and optional Intel Arc 350M graphics; 75 Wh battery; 90W charger; 2x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $999 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus VivoBook 16X K3605 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS or OLED | up to Core i9-13900H / max 32 GB RAM DDR4 | up to RTX 4060 8GB | Yes | 4 lbs /1.8 kg |
| mid-range ultraportable design; metal construction; 16:10 16-inch display with FHD IPS or 2.8K OLED panels; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9 and RTX 4060 graphics; 70 Wh battery; 120W charger; 2x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1199 for RTX 4050 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus VivoBook 17X K3704 | 17-inch 16:9 IPS | up to Core i9-13900H / max 16 GB RAM LPDDR5 | Iris Xe | Yes | 4.65 lbs /2.1 kg |
| 17-inch mid-range ultraportable design; 16:9 17-inch display with FHD IPS panel; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9 without dedicated graphics; small 50 Wh battery; 90W charger; 2x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1099 – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus VivoBook Pro 16 K6602 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS | up to Core i9-13900H / max 32 GB RAM DDR4 | up to RTX 4060 8GB | Yes | 4.2 lbs /1.9 kg |
| mid-range design, hardware refresh of the previous VivoBook Pro 16 chassis, with 1eth-gen Core H hardware and an affordable price tag; 16:10 16-inch display with FHD or QHD IPS panels; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9 and RTX 4060 graphics; 70 or 96 Wh battery; 120W charger; 2x speakers | |||||
| Price: $1499 for i9 + RTX 4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ZenBook 14X UX3404 | 14.5-inch 16:10 OLED 2.8K 120Hz touch | up to Core i9-13900H / max 32 GB RAM LPDDR5 | up to RTX 3050 4GB, MUX | Yes | 3.3 lbs /1.5 kg |
| new 2023 model, premium ultraportable design; good IO and inputs; 16:10 display with OLED panels; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9, RTX 3050 and 32 GB RAM, with dual-fan cooling; 70 Wh battery; 100W USB-C charging; 2x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1499 for i9 + 3050 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ZenBook Pro 14 UX6404 | 14.5-inch 16:10 OLED 2.8K 120Hz touch | up to Core i9-13900H / max 48 GB RAM LPDDR5 | up to RTX 4070 100W, MUX | Yes | 3.65 lbs /1.65 kg |
| reviewed here – new 2023 model, premium design, thicker and heavier than other ZenBooks; good IO and inputs; 16:10 display with touch OLED panels; up to i9, RTX 4070 and max 48 GB RAM, with dual-fan quad-exhaust cooling; 76 Wh battery + 200W charger; 2x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1799 for i9 + 4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ZenBook Pro 16X UX7602 | 16-inch 16:10 OLED 3.2K 120Hz touch | up to Core i9-13905H / max 64 GB RAM LPDDR5 | up to RTX 4080 95W, MUX | Yes | 5.3 lbs /2.4 kg |
| refresh of the 2022 chassis reviewed here, premium design and build with sliding keyboard tray and AAS cooling system; white keyboard and excellent IO, OLED display with optional 3D OLED; i9 SOM design and up to RTX 4080 specs, vapor chamber cooling; 2x RAM, 2x SSD; 96Wh battery and 200W charger; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: $2699 for i9 + 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Dell Precision 5680 | 16-inch 16:10 FHD+ matte, 3.5K OLED touch | up to i9-13900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3500 Ada | Yes | 4.2 lbs / 1.86 kg |
| premium 16-inch workstation; workstation variant of the XPS 15, with RTX Ada studio graphics, 100W battery and 165W charger | |||||
| Price: from $3499 for i9 + RTX 2000 Ada model |
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| Dell XPS 15 9530 | 15.6-inch 16:10 FHD+ matte, 3.5K OLED touch | up to i9-13900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5 | up to RTX 4070 Laptop 50W | Yes | 4.2 lbs / 1.86 kg |
| refresh of the previous 9520 chassis, ultraportable premium 15-inch design; 16:10 screens with small bezels and IR camera; backlit keyboard and large glass clickpad; three touchscreen options: FHD+ 500-nits or or 3.5K OLED touch; 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and SD card reader; up to Core i9 CPU and RTX 4070 50W, 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 SSDs, 86 Wh battery + 130W charger; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1749 for i9 + RTX 4060 – configurations and updated prices |
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| Dell XPS 17 9730 | 17-inch 16:10 FHD+ matte/UHD+ touch | up to i9-13900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5 | up to RTX 4080 Laptop 60W | Yes | 5.1 lbs / 2.31 kg |
| refresh of the previous 9720 chassis, ultraportable premium 17-inch design; 16:10 screens with small bezels and IR camera; backlit keyboard and large glass clickpad; two screen options: FHD+ 500-nits matte or UHD+ 500-nits with 100% AdobeRGB colors; 4x Thunderbolt 4 ports and SD card-reader; up to Core i9 CPU, 2x RAM slots, SxM.2 SSDs, 97 Wh battery + 130W charger; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2549 for i9 + RTX 4070 – configurations and updated prices |
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| Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED | 16-inch 16:10 4K+ OLED glossy | Core i9-13900H / max 64 GB DDR5 | up to RTX 4070 115W | Yes | 4.2 lbs / 1.9 kg |
| 16-inch portable creator laptop with metal chassis, clean design, and 16:10 4K+ AMOLED display with 100% DCI-P3 color coverage; full IO and inputs, multiple configuration options, 88Wh battery and 230W charger, 2x speakers | |||||
| Price: $2099 for i9 + RTX 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| HP Envy 16 OLED | 16-inch 16:10 OLED 2.8K 120Hz | up to Core i9-13900H / max 32 GB DDR5 RAM | up to RTX 4060 100W | Yes | 5.2 lbs /2.35 kg |
| premium performance laptop, premium metal design; OLED display; minimalist IO; a few configurations, up to i9 and RTX 4060 100W, 2x RAM, 2x SSDs; 83 Wh battery + 200W charger; 4x speakers | |||||
| Price: $1499 for i9 + RTX 4060 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| HP ZBook Studio 16 | 16-inch 16:10 OLED 2.8K 120Hz | up to Core i9-13900H / max 32 GB DDR5 RAM | up to RTX 2000 Ada | Yes | 3.9 lbs /1.76 kg |
| premium portable workstation laptop; multiple configuration including RTX ADA graphics, 2x RAM, 2x SSDs; 86 Wh battery + 200W charger; 4x speakers | |||||
| Price: $1499 for i9 + RTX 4060 model | |||||
| Lenovo Legion Slim 7i | 16-inch 16:10 up to 3.2K 165Hz matte | up to Core i9-13900H / max 32 GB DDR5 RAM | up to RTX 4070 (115W), MUX | Yes | 4.4 lbs / 2 kg |
| 2023 updated of the 2023 model reviewed here; premium-tier design and metal build; per-key RGB keyboard; QHD+ or 3K 16:10 screen with up to 100% DCI-P3 colors; various Intel+Nvidia configurations, up to Core i9-13900H + RTX 4070, partialy soldered RAM, 2x gen4 SSD; 99 Wh battery, up to 230W charger, dual-speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1999 for i9 + RTX 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 14.5 | 14.5-inch 16:10 mini LED 3K 165 Hz glossy | up to Core i9-13905H / max 64 GB LPDDR5x RAM | up to RTX 4070 (100W) | Yes | 4.55 lbs / 2.05 kg |
| new 2023 model; premium ultraportable design; QHD+ IPS or 3K miniLED 16:10 screens; various Intel+Nvidia configurations, up to Core i9-13900H + RTX 4070,soldered RAM, 1x gen4 SSD; 75 Wh battery, 135 USB-C charger, dual-speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1700 | |||||
| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 16 | 16-inch 16:10 mini LED 3K 165 Hz glossy | up to Core i9-13905H / max 64 GB LPDDR5x RAM | up to RTX 4070 (120W) | Yes | 3.65 lbs / 1.65 kg |
| new 2023 model; larger and more powerful version of the Pro 9i 14.5, with beefier cooling and 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1900 | |||||
| MSI Stealth 16 Studio | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 240Hz matte | up to Core i9-13900H / max 32 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4070 105W, MUX | Yes | 4.45 lbs /2 kg |
| new 2023 model; premium metal design, per-key RGB keyboard and excellent IO; multiple 16:10 display options, up to IPS QHD 240Hz; various configurations, up to i9 and RTX 4070 (mid power implementation), 2x RAM, 2x SSDs; 99 Wh battery + 240W charger; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1949 for i7 + RTX 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| MSI Vector GP77 | 17.3-inch 16:9 IPS FHD 144Hz or QHD 240Hz matte | up to Core i9-13900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5600 | up to RTX 4070 140W, MUX | No | 6.2 lbs /2.8 kg |
| performance gaming laptop, a step down from the GE Raider series; per-key RGB keyboard and excellent IO; matte IPS display; various configurations, up to i9 and RTX 4070 140W, 2x RAM, 2x SSDs; 65 Wh battery + 240W charger; 2x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1999 for i9 + RTX 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| MSI Stealth 17 Studio | 17.3-inch 16:9 IPS or miniLED, matte | up to Core i9-13900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-5200 | up to RTX 4090 105W, MUX | Yes | 6.2 lbs /2.8 kg |
| refresh of the 2022 chasiss; premium metal design, per-key RGB keyboard and excellent IO; multiple 16:9 display options, up to 4K miniLED 144Hz; up to i9 and RTX 4090 (mid power implementation), 2x RAM, 2x SSDs; 99 Wh battery + 240W charger; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2799 for i9 + 4080 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra | 16-inch 16:10 AMOLED 2.8K 120Hz | up to Core i9-13900H / max 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM | up to RTX 4070 60W ?? | Yes | 4 lbs /1.8 kg |
| ultraportable performance laptop, premium metal design; OLED display; minimalist IO; a few configurations, up to i9 and RTX 4070 60W, soldered RAM, 2x SSDs; 76 Wh battery + 100W USB-C charger; 4x speakers | |||||
| Price: $2999 for i9 + RTX 4070 model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
i9 laptops built on 12th-gen Intel Core i9-12900HX, i9-12900HK, i9-12900H CPUs
Some of the previous-gen i9 notebooks have been updated to 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake processors, with either the top-tier H55 i9-12950HX/i9-12900HX in full-size performance laptops, or the standard i9-12900HK/H CPUs in a multitude of other designs, including full-size and thinner ultraportable formats.
We’ll start with a list of the HX 16Core/24Thread high-performance models, and then we’ll go over all the other 12th-gen HK/H models.
| Model | Screen | Hardware | Graphics | TB4 | Weight |
| Aorus 17X XE | 17.3-inch FHD 360Hz matte | up to Core i9-12900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 130W, MUX | Yes | 6 lbs /2.7 kg |
| 2022 update, 17-inch portable gaming notebook; multiple configurations – up to i9-12900HX at ~86W sustained and 130W RTX graphics; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 280W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2699 EUR for i9 + 3070Ti | |||||
| Asus ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733CX Special Edition |
17.3-inch QHD 240Hz matte | up to Core i9-12950HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.6 lbs /3 kg |
| full-size performance laptop, a beefed-up version of the regular 2022 Scar 17 with a thicker 1.1″ chassis, with vapor chamber cooling, and higher power settings. Implements an overclocked i9-12950HX running at 5.2 GHz max-Turbo and 150W of sustained power on Turbo, plus an RTX 3080Ti 175W. 90W battery + 330W charger. quad speakers. | |||||
| Price: $3599 for i9 + 3080Ti – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| HP Omen 17 | 17.3-inch IPS FHD/QHD 165 Hz matte | Core i9-12900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W ??, MUX | Yes | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg |
| 2022 refresh, 17-inch portable performance/gaming laptop; 4-zone RGB keyboard, 16:9 FHD or QHD 165Hz matte display; full IO and inputs, multiple configuration options, up to i9 and RTX 3080Ti 175W (to be confirmed); 83 Wh battery and 330W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2699 for i9 + RTX 3080Ti – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| HP ZBook Studio G9 | 16-inch 16:10 multiple screen options, | Core i9-12900HK / max 128 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti or RTX A5500 85W ?? | Yes | 3.8 lbs / 1.72 kg |
| 2022 refresh – previous gen reviewed here, premium portable workstation design; metal build and multiple configurations – up to i9-12900HK and various RTX GeForce or A-series GPUs (TGP to be confirmed); 2x RAM slots, 2x SSD slots; 86 Wh battery + 200W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $4000 for i9 models | |||||
| Lenovo Legion 7i | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 165-240 Hz, matte, with GSync | up to Core i9-12900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W, MUX | Yes | 5.6 lbs / 2.53 kg |
| reviewed here – new 2022 design, high-performance gaming notebook; premium metallic build and multiple configurations – up to i9-12900HX at 120W sustained, with vapor chamber cooling; easily serviceable; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 300W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $3699 for i9 + 3080Ti – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | 16-inch 16:10 multiple screen options, including 4K OLED | up to Core i9-12950HX / max 128 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX A5500 100W ?? | Yes | 6.5 lbs / 2.95 kg |
| 2022 design, workstation notebook; metal build and multiple configurations – up to i9-12950HX and various RTX A series GPUs; 4x RAM slots, 2x SSD slots; 94 Wh battery + 230W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2999 for i9 + A3000 | |||||
| MSI CreatorPro X17 | 17.3-inch UHD IPS 120Hz | up to Core i9-12900HX / max 128 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX A5500 175W | Yes | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| 2022 design, workstation variant of the Titan GT77 chassis; metal build; per-key RGB keyboard and 4K 120Hx screen; available in multiple configurations – up to i9-12900HX and various RTX A series GPUs, up to A5500 175W; 4x RAM slots, 4x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 330W charger; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: from $3599 for i9 + A3000 | |||||
| MSI Raider GE67HX | 15.6-inch QHD OLED 240Hz | up to Core i9-12900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W, MUX | No | 5.3 lbs / 2.42 kg |
| 2022 model, high-performance 15-inch gaming notebook; premium metallic build and RGB elements; OLED 240Hz display with 100% DCI-P3; up to Core i9 HX CPU – 110W sustained and RTX 3080Ti 175W, 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; easily serviceable; 99 Wh battery + 330W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: $3799 for i9 + 3080Ti | |||||
| MSI Raider GE77HX | 17.3-inch FHD IPS 360Hz 3ms, QHD 240Hz or 4K 120Hz | up to Core i9-12900HX / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W, MUX | No | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
| 2022 refresh, high-performance 17-inch gaming notebook; premium metallic build and RGB elements; multiple screen options; up to Core i9 HX CPU – 110W sustained and RTX 3080Ti 175W, 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; easily serviceable; 99 Wh battery + 330W charger; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: $3799 for i9 + 3080Ti | |||||
| MSI Titan GT77HX 12U | 17.3-inch 4K 120Hz | up to Core i9-12900HX / max 128 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W, MUX | No | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| 2022 refresh, high-performance 17-inch gaming notebook; premium metallic build and RGB elements; only available with 4K 120Hx matte screen; up to Core i9 HX CPU – 125W sustained and RTX 3080Ti 175W, 4x RAM slots, 4xM.2 PCIe; easily serviceable; 99 Wh battery + 330W charger; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: $3999 for i9 + 3080Ti – configurations and updated prices | |||||
And here are all the other laptops built on the 12th-gen i9-12900HK and i9-12900H 12Core/20Thread platform.
| Model | Screen | Hardware | Graphics | TB4 | Weight |
| Acer Predator Triton 500 SE | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 165/240Hz matte | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 100W, MUX | Yes | 5.1 lbs /2.3 kg |
| reviewed here, 2022 update; clean magnesium and aluminum build; RGB backlit keyboard; 16:10 display with narrow bezels and various panel options, including QHD+ miniLED and QHD+ with 100% DCI-P3 coverage; Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1; up to i9 and RTX 3080Ti GPU, 2xRAM sticks and 2x SSD slots; difficult to service due to inverted internal design; 99 Wh battery; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: $2999 for i9 + RTX 3080Ti model | |||||
| Aorus 17 | 17.3-inch FHD 360Hz matte | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 130W, MUX | Yes | 6 lbs /2.7 kg |
| 2022 update, 17-inch portable gaming notebook; multiple configurations – up to i9-12900H and RTX 3800Ti 130W; 2x RAM and 2x SSD slots; 99 Wh battery + 280W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2899 EUR for i9 + 3080Ti | |||||
| Asus ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 | 13.4-inch 16:10 IPS FHD+ 120Hz or QHD+ touch | up to Core i9-12900H / max 16 GB RAM LPDDR5-5200 | up to RTX 3050Ti Laptop 50W | Yes | 3.4 lbs /1.55 kg |
| reviewed here – 2022 model, gaming tablet format with detachable keyboard folio; 13-inch screen size with FHD or QHD 16:10 panel options, and fairly portable build; up to Core i9 hardware with optional RTX graphics and compatibility with external eGPUs; only max 16 GB RAM; 56 Wh battery; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1599 for i7 model | |||||
| Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 | 15.6-inch QHD 240Hz matte | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 150W, MUX | Yes | 5.2 lbs /2.35 kg |
| reviewed here – full-size performance laptop, hardware refresh of the 2021 design; metal and plastic build with RGB elements; 16:9 matte display with QHD 240Hz panel with 100% DCI-P3 coverage; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9 and RTX 3080Ti GPU, 2x RAM, 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDs with RAID0; easily serviceable; 90 Wh battery; 4x speakers; still no camera | |||||
| Price: from $1599 for i9 + RTX 3060 model | |||||
| Asus ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733 | 17.3-inch FHD 360Hz or QHD 240Hz matte | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 150W, MUX | Yes | 6.1 lbs /2.75 kg |
| reviewed here – full-size performance laptop, 17-inch version of the Scar 15, available with either FHD 360Hz 100% sRGB or QHD 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 screens; same design line and specs/features | |||||
| Price: from $2299 for i9 + RTX 3070Ti | |||||
| Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 165Hz matte | up to Core i9-12900H / max 48 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3070Ti Laptop 120W, MUX | Yes | 4.5 lbs /2.05 kg |
| reviewed here – hardware refresh of the 2021 ultraportable design; clean magnesium and aluminum build; single-zone RGB backlit keyboard; 16:10 display with narrow bezels and FHD+ 300 Hz or QHD+ 165 Hz panels with 100% DCI-P3 coverage; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9 and RTX 3080Ti GPU, 8/16 GB of RAM soldered + 1 RAM stick, 2x M.2 gen4 SSDs with RAID0; easily serviceable; 90 Wh battery; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1949 for i9 + RTX 3070Ti model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Asus ZenBook 14X Space Edition | 14-inch 16:10 OLED 2.8K 90Hz touch or IPS QHD+ matte | up to Core i9-12900H / max 32 GB RAM LPDDR5-4800 | Iris Xe | Yes | 3.2 lbs /1.35 kg |
| reviewed here – premium ultraportable design, available as regular os Space Edition series; good IO and inputs; 16:10 display with matte IPS or touch OLED panels; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9 2ith 32 GB RAM; 63 Wh battery; 2x speakers; 100W USB-C charging | |||||
| Price: $1999 for Space Edition model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Dell Alienware m15 R7 | 15.6-inch, multiple screen options | Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 140W, MUX | Yes | 5.4 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| hardware update of the 2021 full-size design; RGB keyboard; FHD/QHD screen options; up to Core i9-12900H CPU, RTX 3080Ti Laptop 140W graphics, 2x memory, 2x M.2 SSDs; 86 Wh battery + 240 W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2399 for i9 + RTX 3070Ti model | |||||
| Dell Alienware X15 R2 | 15.6-inch, multiple screen options | Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 140W, MUX | Yes | 5 lbs / 2.3 kg |
| hardware update of the 2021 premium portable design; RGB keyboard; FHD/QHD/UHD screen options; up to Core i9-12900H CPU, RTX 3080Ti Laptop 140W graphics, 2x memory, 2x M.2 SSDs; 87 Wh battery + 240 W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2949 for i9 + RTX 3070Ti model | |||||
| Dell Alienware X17 R2 | 17.3-inch, multiple screen options | Core i9-12900HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W, MUX | Yes | 7.1 lbs / 3.2 kg |
| hardware update of the 2021 premium portable design; RGB keyboard with mechanical CherryMX option; FHD/QHD/UHD screen options, including FHD 480Hz and UHD 120Hz; up to Core i9-12900HK CPU, RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W graphics, 2x memory, 2x M.2 SSDs; 87 Wh battery + 330 W charger, quad speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2749 for i9 + RTX 3070Ti model | |||||
| Dell G15 Gaming 5520 | 15.6-inch IPS FHD 120Hz or QHD 240Hz matte | Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3070Ti Laptop 125W ??, MUX | Yes | 5.6 lbs / 2.56 kg |
| hardware update of the 2021 mid-tier design; orange or zone RGB keyboard; FHD/QHD screen options; up to Core i9-12900H CPU and RTX 3070Ti 125W (to be confirmed), 2x memory, 2x M.2 SSDs; 86 Wh battery + 240 W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1999 for i9 + RTX 3070Ti model | |||||
| Dell G16 Gaming 7620 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD 165Hz matte | Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3070Ti Laptop 140W ??, MUX | Yes | 5.4 lbs / 2.45 kg |
| 2022 mode, mid-tier design; orange or zone RGB keyboard; QHD screen; up to Core i9-12900H CPU and RTX 3070Ti 140W (to be confirmed), 2x memory, 2x M.2 SSDs; 86 Wh battery + 240 W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2199 for i9 + RTX 3070Ti model | |||||
| Dell XPS 15 9520 | 15.6-inch 16:10 FHD+ matte, UHD+ or 3.5K OLED touch | up to i9-12900HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3050Ti Laptop 40W | Yes | 4 lbs / 1.8 kg |
| reviewed here; ultraportable premium 15-inch design; 16:10 screens with small bezels and IR camera; backlit keyboard and large glass clickpad; three touchscreen options: FHD+ 500-nits or UHD+ 500-nits with 100% AdobeRGB colors, or 3.5K OLED touch; 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and SD card reader; up to Core i9 CPU, 2x RAM slots, 1xM.2 gen4 storage, 50 or 86 Wh battery + 90/130W charger; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2049 for i9 + RTX 3050 – configurations and updated prices |
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| Dell XPS 17 9720 | 17-inch 16:10 FHD+ matte/UHD+ touch | up to i9-12900HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3060 Laptop 60W | Yes | 4.9 lbs / 2.22 kg |
| ultraportable premium 17-inch design; 16:10 screens with small bezels and IR camera; backlit keyboard and large glass clickpad; two screen options: FHD+ 500-nits matte or UHD+ 500-nits with 100% AdobeRGB colors; 4x Thunderbolt 4 ports and SD card-reader; up to Core i9 CPU, 2x RAM slots, 1xM.2 gen4 storage, 97 Wh battery + 90/130W charger; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2449 for i9 + RTX 3050 – configurations and updated prices |
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| Eluktronics Max 15 | 15.6-inch QHD 240Hz matte | Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 165W | Yes | 3.9 lbs / 1.75 kg |
| 15-inch lightweight barebone design, available from multiple brands; RGB keyboard and QHD screen, multiple configuration options – up to i9 + 3080 165W, 2x RAM, 2x SSDs ; 62 Wh battery and 280W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2699 for i9 + RTX 3080 | |||||
| Eluktronics Max 17 | 17.3-inch QHD 240Hz matte | Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 165W | Yes | 5.1 lbs / 2.25 kg |
| 17-inch lightweight barebone design, available from multiple brands; RGB keyboard and QHD screen, multiple configuration options – up to i9 + 3080Ti 165W, 2x RAM, 2x SSDs ; 91 Wh battery and 280W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $3199 for i9 + RTX 3080 | |||||
| Eluktronics Mech 15 | 15.6-inch QHD 240Hz matte | Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W | Yes | 4.7 lbs / 2.15 kg |
| 15-inch mid-tier barebone design, available from multiple brands; mechanical RGB keyboard and QHD screen, multiple configuration options – up to i9 + 3080Ti 175W, external liquid cooling add-on, 2x RAM, 2x SSDs; 94 Wh battery and 330W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $3199 for i9 + RTX 3080Ti | |||||
| Eluktronics Prometeus VIII | 17.3-inch QHD 240Hz matte | Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W | Yes | 5.9 lbs / 2.7 kg |
| 17-inch mid-tier barebone design, available from multiple brands; RGB keyboard and QHD screen, multiple configuration options – up to i9 + 3080Ti 175W, external liquid cooling add-on, 2x RAM, 2x SSDs; 62 Wh battery and 330W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2699 for i9 + RTX 3080Ti | |||||
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | 16-inch 16:10 4K+ OLED glossy | Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 105W | Yes | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg |
| 16-inch ultraportable creator laptop with aluminum design and 16:10 4K+ AMOLED display with 100% DCI-P3 color coverage; full IO and inputs, multiple configuration options, 99.9 Wh battery and 230W charger | |||||
| Price: from $2599 for i9 + RTX 3080Ti | |||||
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | 17.3-inch 4K 120Hz miniLED matte | Core i9-12900HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 105W | Yes | 5.7 lbs / 2.6 kg |
| 17-inch ultraportable creator laptop with a similar design as the Aero 16, but with matte display and a 16:9 miniLED panel; similar inputs, IO and specs, 99.9 Wh battery and 230W charger | |||||
| Price: from $3699 for i9 + RTX 3080Ti | |||||
| HP Envy 16 | 16.1-inch 16:10 QHD+ 120 Hz matte/touch or UHD+ OLED | Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3060 Laptop 95W | Yes | 5 lbs / 2.25 kg |
| 2022 model, 16-inch all-purpose portable design; matte/touch QHD panel or touch UHD+ OLED option; multiple configuration options, up to i9 and RTX 3060 95W, with vapor chamber cooling; 2x RAM and 2x SSDs; 83 Wh battery and 150W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1899 for i9 + RTX 3060 | |||||
| HP Omen 16 | 16.1-inch 16:9 IPS QHD 165 Hz matte | Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3070Ti Laptop 115W | Yes | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg |
| 2022 refresh, 16-inch all-purpose laptop design, RGB keyboard, 16:9 165Hz matte display; full IO and inputs, multiple configuration options, up to i9 and RTX 3070Ti; 83 Wh battery and 230W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1799 for i9 + RTX 3060 | |||||
| HP ZBook Fury 16 | 16-inch 16:10 multiple screen options, | Core i9-12950HX / max 128 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX A5500 115W ?? | Yes | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| 2022 refresh, full-size workstation design; metal build and multiple configurations – up to i9-12950HX and various RTX A series GPUs (TGP to be confirmed); 4x RAM slots, 4x SSD slots; 95 Wh battery + 230W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $4000 for i9 models | |||||
| Lenovo Legion 5i Pro | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 165-240 Hz, matte | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 165W, MUX | Yes | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| updated 2022 design, high-performance gaming notebook; premium metallic build and multiple configurations; easily serviceable; 80 Wh battery + 300W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: available in Europe, i7 only in NA | |||||
| Lenovo Legion Slim 7i | 16-inch 16:10 IPS or miniLED, matte | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3070 Laptop 100W, MUX | Yes | 4.8 lbs / 2.2 kg |
| reviewed here – new 2022 design, portable all-purpose notebook design; premium metallic build and multiple hardware/screen configurations; 99 Wh battery, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: available in Europe, i7 only in NA | |||||
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme gen 5 | 16-inch 16:10, multiple screen options | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 110W, MUX | Yes | 4 lbs / 1.8 kg |
| classic ThinkPad design and build, compact and lightweight form factor for what it is; backlit keyboard; FHD+ to UHD+ IPS screens; multiple configurations, up to i9 + RTX 3080Ti 110W, 2x RAM slots and M.2 storage; 90 Wh battery; up-firing speakers | |||||
| Price: from $3199 for i9 + 308oTi model | |||||
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 gen 5 | 16-inch 16:10, multiple screen options | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX A5500 110W, MUX | Yes | 4 lbs / 1.8 kg |
| workstation variant of the X1 Extreme, with extra configuration options, including touchscreen or RTX A-series pro graphics | |||||
| Price: from $3499 for i9 models | |||||
| MSI Creator Z17 | 17-inch QHD+ IPS 60Hz touch | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 90W | Yes | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| 2022 ultraportable design, creator laptop with an aluminum design and high-gamut 17-inch display with 16:10 aspect ratio, QHD+ resolution and touch/pen support | |||||
| Price: from $3499 | |||||
| MSI Pulse GL66 | 15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz or QHD 240Hz matte | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3070Ti Laptop 140W, MUX | No | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| mid-tier performance and gaming notebook, hardware update of the 2021 design; zone RGB keyboard, FHD 144Hz or QHD 240Hz 3ms screens; up to Core i9 CPU and RTX 3070Ti 140W, 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; 90 Wh battery + 240W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1699 for i9 + 3060 | |||||
| MSI Raider GE66 | 15.6-inch FHD IPS 360Hz 3ms or QHD 240Hz or 4K 120Hz | up to Core i9-12900HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 150W, MUX | Yes | 5.25 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| high-performance gaming notebook, hardware update of the 2020 design; premium metallic build and RGB elements; refreshed RGB keyboard; FHD 360Hz or QHD 165Hz 3ms screens; up to Core i9 CPU and RTX 3080Ti Laptop 150W, 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; easily serviceable; 99 Wh battery + up to 300W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2699 for i9 + 3070Ti model | |||||
| MSI Raider GE76 | 17.3-inch FHD IPS 360Hz 3ms, QHD 240Hz or 4K 120Hz | up to Core i9-12900HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W, MUX | Yes | 6.5 lbs / 3 kg |
| hardware update of the 2021 model, high-performance gaming notebook; premium metallic build and RGB elements; fairly large and heavy; refreshed RGB keyboard with NumPad; FHD 360Hz 3ms or 4K 120 Hz screen; up to Core i9 CPU and RTX 3080Ti 175W and matching thermal design, 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; easily serviceable; 99 Wh battery + up to 300W charger | |||||
| Price: from $3199 for i9 + 3070Ti model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| MSI Vector GP76 | 17.3-inch FHD 240 Hz or QHD 240Hz matte | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 175W, MUX | No | 6.5 lbs / 2.9 kg |
| high-tier performance and gaming notebook, 2022 model – 2nd tier option after Raider; per-key RGB keyboard, FHD 240Hz or QHD 240Hz 3ms screens; up to Core i9 CPU and RTX 3080Ti 175W, 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; 65 Wh battery + 330W charger; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2549 for i9 + 3070Ti | |||||
| MSI Stealth GS66 | 15.6-inch FHD IPS 360Hz 3ms, QHD 240Hz | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 105W, MUX | Yes | 4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg |
| hardware update of the previous GS66 design | |||||
| Price: from $2699 for i9 + 3070Ti model | |||||
| MSI Stealth GS77 | 17.3-inch FHD IPS 360Hz 3ms, QHD 240Hz or 4K 120Hz | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 105W, MUX | Yes | 5.7 lbs / 2.6 kg |
| 2022 ultraportable design, black theme and fast screens | |||||
| Price: from $2799 for i9 + 3070Ti model – configurations and updated prices | |||||
| Razer Blade 15 | 15.6-inch QHD OLED 240Hz or UHD 4K 144Hz IPS | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 105W, MUX | Yes | 4.4 lbs /2.0 kg |
| reviewed here, slight refresh of the 2021 ultra-compact design; aluminum build; per-key RGB keyboard; 16:9 display with narrow bezels and QHD 240Hz OLED or 4K IPS touch; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9 and RTX 3080Ti 105W GPU, 2x RAM sticks, 2x M.2 gen4 SSDs with RAID0; easily serviceable; 80 Wh battery; stereo speakers | |||||
| Price: from $3699 for i9 + 3070Ti model | |||||
| Razer Blade 17 | 17.3-inch IPS QHD 240Hz or UHD 4K 144Hz | up to Core i9-12900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3080Ti Laptop 130W, MUX | Yes | 5.5 lbs /2.5 kg |
| 17-inch compact design; aluminum build; per-key RGB keyboard; 16:9 display with narrow bezels and QHD/4K panels; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9 and RTX 3080Ti 130W GPU, 2x RAM sticks, 2x M.2 gen4 SSDs with RAID0; easily serviceable; 82 Wh battery; 8x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $3899 for i9 + 3070Ti model | |||||
i9 laptops built on 11th-gen Intel Core i9-11900H, i9-11980HK CPUs
This section the previous-gen i9-11900H and i9-11980HK laptops that are still available in stores right now.
Keep in mind that most of these are most likely available on sales, if you can still find them. Follow this link for the latest selection of available 11th-gen Core i9 laptops.
| Model | Screen | Hardware | Graphics | TB4 | Weight |
| Acer Predator Helios 500 | 17.3-inch IPS FHD/QHD or mini LED 4K matte | up to Core i9-11980HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 150-165W | Yes | 8.7 lbs /4 kg |
| review here – 2021 desktop-replacement design; massive and sturdy build; per-key RGB backlit keyboard; several panel options, including 4K mini LED 120Hz including with 100% DCI-P3 coverage; Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1; up to i9 and RTX 3080 GPU, 2xRAM sticks, 2x SSD slots, 2.5″ slot; easy to service and upgrade; 75 Wh battery and 330W charger; 2.1 speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2499 | |||||
| Acer Predator Triton 500 SE | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 165/240Hz matte | up to Core i9-11900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 80-100W | Yes | 5.1 lbs /2.3 kg |
| review here – new 2021 ultraportable design; clean magnesium and aluminum build; 3-zone RGB backlit keyboard; 16:10 display with narrow bezels various panel options, including QHD+ miniLED and QHD+ with 100% DCI-P3 coverage; Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1; up to i9 and RTX 3080 GPU, 2xRAM sticks and 2x SSD slots; difficult to service due to inverted internal design; 99 Wh battery; dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1749 | |||||
| Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 165Hz matte | up to Core i9-11900H / max 48 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3070 Laptop 80-100W | Yes | 4.5 lbs /2.05 kg |
| review here – new 2021 ultraportable design; clean magnesium and aluminum build; single-zone RGB backlit keyboard; 16:10 display with narrow bezels and FHD+ 300 Hz or QHD+ 165 Hz panels with 100% DCI-P3 coverage; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9 and RTX 3070 GPU, 8/16 GB of RAM soldered + 1 RAM stick, 2x M.2 gen4 SSDs with RAID0; easily serviceable; 90 Wh battery; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1799 | |||||
| Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703 | 17.3-inch IPS QHD 165Hz or 4K 120 Hz matte | up to Core i9-11900H / max 48 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 140W | Yes | 6.2 lbs /2.8 kg |
| review here , comparison vs M16 – new 2021 portable 17-inch design; clean magnesium and aluminum build with mobile keyboard; per-key RGB keyboard with opto-mechanical switches; 16:9 display with narrow bezels and QHD 165 Hz or 4K 120 Hz panels with 100% DCI-P3 coverage, plus HD camera; Thunderbolt 4 and card-reader; up to i9 and RTX 3080 Laptop 140W GPU, 16 GB of RAM soldered + 1 RAM stick, 3x M.2 gen4 SSDs with RAID0; easily serviceable; 90 Wh battery; 6x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2199 | |||||
| Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021) | 15.6-inch 16:10 FHD+ matte, UHD+ or 3.5K OLED touch | up to i9-11900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3050Ti Laptop 40W | Yes | 4 lbs / 1.8 kg |
| reviewed here; ultraportable premium 15-inch design; 16:10 screens with small bezels and IR camera; backlit keyboard and large glass clickpad; three touchscreen options: FHD+ 500-nits or UHD+ 500-nits with 100% AdobeRGB colors, or 3.5K OLED touch; 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and SD card reader; up to Core i9 CPU, 2x RAM slots, 1xM.2 gen4 storage, 50 or 86 Wh battery + 90/130W charger; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1899 if still available |
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| Dell XPS 17 9710 (2021) | 17-inch 16:10 FHD+ matte/UHD+ touch | up to i9-11900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR5-4800 | up to RTX 3060 Laptop 60W | Yes | 4.9 lbs / 2.22 kg |
| ultraportable premium 17-inch design; 16:10 screens with small bezels and IR camera; backlit keyboard and large glass clickpad; two screen options: FHD+ 500-nits matte or UHD+ 500-nits with 100% AdobeRGB colors; 4x Thunderbolt 4 ports and SD card-reader; up to Core i9 CPU, 2x RAM slots, 1xM.2 gen4 storage, 97 Wh battery + 90/130W charger; quad speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2199 if still available |
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| Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED | 15.6-inch 4K OLED glossy | Core i9-11980HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 80W ?? | Yes | 4.8 lbs / 2.2 kg |
| compact 15-inch metallic design; RGB keyboard with NumPad; 4K OLED screen; full IO with Thunderbolt 4, UHS card-reader, TB3; up to Core i9-11980HK CPU, RTX 3080 Laptop 80W (to be confirmed) graphics, 2x memory DIMMs, 2x M.2 NVMe storage; 94 Wh battery | |||||
| Price: from $1799 | |||||
| Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR | 17.3-inch 4K IPS matte | Core i9-11980HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 90W ?? | Yes | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| 17-inch version of the Aero 15 above, 4K HDR 400 panel with 100% AdobeRGB color coverage | |||||
| Price: from $2499 | |||||
| Gigabyte Aero 17X | 17.3-inch FHD IPS matte, with GSync | Core i9-11980HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 150W ?? | Yes | 8.3 lbs / 3.8 kg |
| full-size 17-inch performance laptop, metallic build, RGB keyboard with OMRON mechanical switches, FHD 300 Hz panel with GSync, up to Core i9-11980HK CPU, RTX 3080 Laptop 150W (to be confirmed) graphics, 2x memory DIMMs, 2x M.2 NVMe storage + 2.5″ HDD; 94 Wh battery, dual 330W chargers on some models | |||||
| Price: TBA | |||||
| Dell Alienware X15 | 15.6-inch FHD 165/360 Hz matte or QHD 240Hz | Core i9-11900H / max 32 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3070 Laptop 110W | Yes | 5 lbs / 2.35 kg |
| new 2021 portable design; RGB keyboard; FHD screen options ; up to Core i9-11900H CPU, RTX 3080 Laptop 110W graphics, 2x memory DIMMs, 2x M.2 NVMe storage; 87 Wh battery + 240 W charger, stereo speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2099 | |||||
| Dell Alienware X17 | 17.3-inch FHD 165/360Hz or 4K 120Hz matte | Core i9-11980HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 165W | Yes | 6.7 lbs / 3 kg |
| new 2021 portable design; RGB keyboard with mechanical CherryMX option; FHD/UHD screen options ; up to Core i9-11900H CPU, RTX 3080 Laptop 110W graphics, 2x memory DIMMs, 2x M.2 NVMe storage; 90 Wh battery + 330 W charger, stereo speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2199 | |||||
| Dell Alienware m15 R6 | 15.6-inch FHD 360 Hz or QHD 240 Hz matte, with GSync | Core i9-11900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 135W ?? | Yes | 5.4 lbs / 2.45 kg |
| updated 2021 design, full-size metallic chassis; 4-zone RGB keyboard with CherryMX switches; FHD or QHD screen options with Advanced Optimus and GSync; up to Core i9-11900H CPU, RTX 3080 Laptop 135W (to be confirmed) graphics, 2x memory DIMMs, 2x M.2 NVMe storage; 86 Wh battery + 240 W charger | |||||
| Price: from $1299 | |||||
| 2021 Lenovo Legion 7i | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 165 Hz, matte, with GSync | up to Core i9-11980HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 165W, MUX | Yes | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| detailed review – high-performance gaming notebook; premium metallic build and RGB elements; Corsair RGB keyboard; 16:10 QHD+ 165Hz panel with 100%sRGB color coverage and Advanced Optimus, with GSync; up to Core i9 CPU and RTX 3080 Laptop 165W, 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 gen4 SSD; vapor chamber thermal module; easily serviceable; 80 Wh battery + 300W charger, dual speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1799 | |||||
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme gen4 (2021) | 16-inch IPS QHD+ matte or UHD+ touch | up to Core i9-11980HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 90+W | Yes | 4 lbs / 1.8 kg |
| reviewed here; classic ThinkPad design and build, compact and lightweight form factor for what it is; backlit keyboard; QHD+ matte or UHD+ IPS screen with 100% aRGB and HDR; 2x RAM slots and M.2 storage; 2xTB4 ports; 90 Wh battery, upfiring speakers | |||||
| Price: from $1600 | |||||
| MSI Creator Z16 | 16-inch 16:10 IPS QHD+ 120Hz matte | up to Core i9-10900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | RTX 3060 Laptop 60W ?? | Yes | 4.85 lbs / 2.2 kg |
| 2021 ultraportable design; premium metallic build and clean design; per-key RGB miniLED keyboard; 16:10 QHD+ screen with 120 Hz refresh + IR camera; 2x Thunderbolt 4, up to Core i9 CPU and RTX 3060 Laptop 60W (to be confirmed), 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 gen4 SSDs; 90 Wh battery + 180W charger; 4x speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2599 | |||||
| MSI GE66 Raider | 15.6-inch FHD IPS 360Hz 3ms or QHD 165 Hz | up to Core i9-11980HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 90W ?? | No | 5.25 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| high-performance gaming notebook, hardware update of the 2020 design; premium metallic build and RGB elements; refreshed RGB keyboard; FHD 360Hz or QHD 165Hz 3ms screens; up to Core i9 CPU and RTX 3080 Laptop 90W (to be confirmed), 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; easily serviceable; 99 Wh battery + up to 300W charger | |||||
| Price: from $2699 | |||||
| MSI GE76 Raider | 17.3-inch FHD IPS 360Hz 3ms and 4K 120 Hz | up to Core i9-11980HK / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 150-155W | No | 6.5 lbs / 3 kg |
| detailed review – 2021 model, high-performance gaming notebook; premium metallic build and RGB elements; fairly large and heavy; refreshed RGB keyboard with NumPad; FHD 360Hz 3ms or 4K 120 Hz screen; up to Core i9 CPU and RTX 3080 155W and matching thermal design, 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; easily serviceable; 99 Wh battery + up to 300W charger | |||||
| Price: from $2899 | |||||
| MSI GS66 Stealth | 15.6-inch FHD IPS 240/300Hz 3ms | up to Core i9-11900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 80W ?? | Yes | 4.65 lbs / 2.2 kg |
| gaming ultraportable laptop, hardware update of the 2020 design; premium metallic build; refreshed RGB keyboard; TB3 and USB-C charging; FHD 300Hz 3ms screen; up to Core i9 CPU and RTX 3080 Laptop 80W (to be confirmed), 2x RAM slots, 2xM.2 PCIe; standard design, easily serviceable; 99 Wh battery + 230W charger | |||||
| Price: from $2399 | |||||
| MSI GS76 Stealth | 17.3-inch FHD IPS 360Hz 3ms or 4K | up to Core i9-11900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 90W ?? | Yes | 5.4 lbs / 2.45 kg |
| 2021 ultraportable design, 17-inch version of the GS66; sturdier and heavier than the GS75 of the past | |||||
| Price: from $3099 | |||||
| Razer Blade 15 Advanced | 15.6-inch IPS QHD 240Hz matte or 4K OLED touch | up to Core i9-11900H / max 64 GB RAM DDR4-3200 | up to RTX 3080 Laptop 90-105W | Yes | 4.45 lbs /2.02 kg |
| review here – new 2021 ultracompact design – 2 size versions for the 3080/3070 and 3060 models; aluminum build; per-key RGB keyboard; 16:9 display with narrow bezels and QHD 240 Hz matte or 4K OLED touch; Thunderbolt 4; up to i9 and RTX 3080 95W GPU, 2x RAM sticks, 2x M.2 gen4 SSDs with RAID0; easily serviceable; 80 Wh battery; stereo speakers | |||||
| Price: from $2499 | |||||
Previous generation Intel Core i9 Laptops
You’ll most likely still find older 10th-gen i9 laptops in store, and they might be worth considering if at a significant discount.
However, if the performance in demanding loads and games matters to you, your money is most likely best spent on a newer laptop with mid-tier specs rather than on an older model with an i9 processor, such as an i7 12th-gen + RTX 3060/3070 configuration of the 2021/2022 generations. With these older 10th-gen laptops, the i9 processors are still powerful for most tasks, but the RTX 2000 series GPUs available at the time are no longer as competitive as the newer chips.
As we go even further down the line with 9th-gen and 8th-gen Intel i9 platforms, you’re now looking at 3+ year-old technology and only worth considering if you’re on a very tight budget or planning on buying a used/refurbished laptop. I wouldn’t look at full-size notebooks of that era, but some of the ultraportable designs of the time might make sense, such as the Asus Zenbook Pros, Dell XPS 15 7590 , MSI GS65 Stealth Thin, or even the i9 Apple MacBook Pro 16.
Wrap-up
That’s about it for this article on Intel Core i9 performance and gaming laptops built on the latest 13th-gen (Raptor Lake) and 12th-gen (Alder Lake) platforms.
We’re constantly updating these lists, so make sure to check back from time to time for the latest additions. And get in touch in the comments section if you have any questions or if you spotted a notebook that should be in here and we haven’t yet added.
Furthermore, if interested in modern performance laptops, you’ll most likely find this article that goes over the AMD Ryzen 9 models just as interesting, as well as this article that discusses the best performance/gaming ultraportable designs available in stores.
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Raphael Torres
October 3, 2018 at 2:12 pm
Second table down in the far right title column should read i9-8950HK not i7-8950HK.
Andrei Girbea
October 3, 2018 at 2:13 pm
thanks, updated
Carl
May 18, 2021 at 1:37 pm
EUROCOM Sky Z7 R2?
https://www.techpowerup.com/281515/eurocom-launches-worlds-first-pcie-4-0-based-laptop
juan
November 23, 2018 at 5:50 am
You forgot the Thinkpad P52 with up to 128GB RAM.
Andrei Girbea
November 23, 2018 at 2:26 pm
I can't find any configurations of the P52 with the i9, it's either the i7 or the Xeons. Do you have any links that would suggest otherwise?
Inteliarchs
September 23, 2019 at 1:55 am
@Andrei GirBea
https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_P52?MT=20M9
jon
January 2, 2019 at 9:07 am
hey, just a small correction. the thinkpads (p1 and x1 extreme) only have 2 ram slots i believe, that's all. thanks for the list!
Jeff
January 4, 2019 at 12:20 am
Says regarding MBPro 15: 1xM.2 PCIe storage – up to 4 GB
Should say up to 4TB
Thanks for this round up. Helpful!
javajin
April 15, 2019 at 7:47 am
I still find the Mac to be a greater value. Especially the 2018 model with the i9/i7 with 32GB RAM. Superior SSD bandwidth with fusion for virtualization. For those like me who want to run numerous VMs and build data-center parity with shell script support, or even run docker swarms and orchestration in addition to iOS/Android app development, there just isn't a parallel. With brew and top notch shell support, I fail to see the value in other offerings. A lot is possible with Windows too, but it just isn't Unix.
Dr William Gilmour
June 3, 2019 at 1:59 am
Many thanks; must be digested, moving to Apple is a biggie!
Should have asked, what windows laptop!
let me help you with that
June 14, 2019 at 3:51 pm
javajin, x1 extreme has two m.2 slots and that would be a much better solution to running VMs off of a secondary ssd rather than the system and vms competing for available bandwidth.
Java Jin
July 30, 2019 at 8:59 pm
I retract my earlier statement. I bought a Dell Precision 7730 with a Xeon E-2176M and 64Gb Memory with 2 x 2 TB Samsung PCIe nVme drives. I did have to install cygwin, but my workflow with Vagrant, Docker, vmWare works on the Windows Platform. I am going to adopt this for the next 60 days and see how it goes. Switching platforms is hard work, but I do find value in the Dell Precision line. The hardware is top notch and while the cost is comparable, I do get more flexibility, except the ability to run Xcode! But it doesn't affect me as much.
Karen
July 6, 2019 at 1:06 am
Grammar: "should come as no surprise" (not, should come to no surprise)
Andrei Girbea
July 8, 2019 at 9:42 am
Thanks, updated
Name
July 17, 2019 at 6:09 am
NEW Precision 7540 can support a Intel® Core™ Processor i9-9980HK around 1600 with no other options
Dave
July 21, 2020 at 11:04 am
You might want to look at the System76 Orxy Pro. A linux laptop that you can configure with the i7 or i9 processor.
Steve
December 26, 2020 at 6:26 pm
Hi Andrei,
I really appreciate your lists of laptops and above all, your updates to it!
Just a small question, you have twice Core i9-9980 in one of the lists above, i guess one should read i9-9880 instead of 9980? ?? I was wondering indeed if Core i9-9880 wasn't a 6-core variation of the i9 ??
All those variations of CPUs are quite confusing.
Another issue, i have a Asus ROG G752 with i7-7880 and GTX10170 which is very up to date in specs, but the handicap is the CPU with four cores, is there any manufacturer that does updated Mainboards for such machines? I think that is missing in the market, it is a pity to change my 17inch superb display, the GPU is still fine with 8GB, everything works .. just in running multiple Bluestacks windows a bit more CPU support … well had open 15 Bluestacks windows and it shows the GPU is full, and eats also 40GB of my Ram … (i have 64GB) … and the laptop really gets slow … question of life, when to get contented? haha …
Thanks and continue the good work!
Happy Holidays!
Andrei Girbea
December 27, 2020 at 6:22 pm
The i9-9980HK (https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/192990/intel-core-i9-9980hk-processor-16m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz.html) and i9-9880H (https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/processors/core/i9-processors/i9-9880h.html) are both 8Core CPUs of the same generation. the HK runs at slightly higher clocks and allows for overclocking, but is also the less widespread of the two, generally included in larger-size notebooks.
As for the 2nd question, no, there's no way to update the hardware in modern laptops. You'll eventually have to upgrade if that CPU is no longer enough, and I'd recommend waiting a few more months for the 2021 gen-hardware to be available. Even if you don't end up with one of those, at least you'd be able to buy 2020-gen laptops at a discount at that point.
Steve
December 27, 2020 at 4:39 pm
Hi Andrej,
Just by chance came accross some interesting alternative brand, acquired in 2019 by Corsair:
https://www.originpc.com/
Their ultimate laptop beast is the 10-core i9-10900 … a bit similar to the G703 from Asus, also with double adapter (comes in lightweight haha); the good thing is, it looks like their GPU is separate card, so upgradable as long as the form factor fits. Not sure about the CPU.
Andrei Girbea
December 27, 2020 at 6:24 pm
I don't have any experience with origin laptops, so can't comment on those.
Steve
December 27, 2020 at 6:55 pm
Thanks Andrei! About 2021 laptops, yes i will wait because some specs are also beyond budget yet, and indeed let's see the 11th generation fight between Intel and AMD how it goes. Sometimes it gets pretty confusing with cores and real benchmarks, both claiming victory every 2 weeks in some tests.