The Intel Core Ultra 9-290HX Plus is the most powerful laptop processor money can buy according to PassMark. It has a multithread rating of just under 62700, putting it ahead of the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. It has 24 cores and 24 threads with a Turbo Speed of 5.5GHz (performance cores), so it is a beast of a processor. The Alienware AA18250-18.0″ Gaming Laptop is one of the first models that is using this processor. This particular model also has 32GB RAM, 2TB storage and NVIDIA 5080 graphics. It features a 18-inch 300Hz 3ms display.
These laptops have a built-in GPU and NPU, so they are ready for AI applications. Area 51 laptops have a Cryo-chamber at the bottom for more efficient cooling. This model offers up to 175W total graphics power. You also get fun features like AlienFX lighting and customizable profiles. These laptops can support up to 64GB RAM. Here are the ports in the back:
- 2 x Thunderbolt
- HDMI 2.1
- USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare
- 2 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1
- Ethernet
The bad news? Something this powerful doesn’t come cheap.
