Technology glossary
Intel’s 24-core HX processor from the Arrow Lake generation for high-performance gaming and workstation laptops.
Intel lists a Q1 2025 launch; the chip has 8 performance (P) and 16 efficient (E) cores for 24 threads. P-cores reach 5.4 GHz and E-cores 4.6 GHz, with 36 MB of Intel Smart Cache.
Base power is 55 W and maximum turbo power 160 W; laptop makers can set lower limits to suit their cooling, so the same chip performs differently from one laptop to another. It supports DDR5-6400 memory and up to 24 lanes of PCIe 5.0/4.0, with integrated Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) and a 13 TOPS Intel AI Boost NPU.
Laptops · 2025
ASUS's 16-inch high-end gaming laptop. It pairs the Core Ultra 9 275HX with an RTX 5090 Laptop GPU running up to 175 W, a 240 Hz Mini LED panel and two Thunderbolt 5 ports. Memory and SSDs can be swapped through a tool-less bottom cover. Tests praise the display and performance; loud fans, a smudge-prone plastic base and short battery life draw criticism.
Laptops · 2025
The OMEN MAX 16 is HP's 16-inch high-end gaming laptop. This configuration pairs a Core Ultra 9 275HX with an RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB of GDDR7, a 240 Hz IPS display, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and two accessible RAM and M.2 slots. Tests confirm strong gaming performance; high CPU temperatures under load, short battery life and the 2.7 kg weight are the main limits.
Laptops · 2025
The Vector 16 HX AI is MSI's 16-inch performance laptop. This configuration pairs a Core Ultra 9 275HX with an RTX 5080 Laptop GPU running up to 175 W, 32 GB of replaceable DDR5 and two Thunderbolt 5 ports. Reviews find gaming performance strong for the class and fan noise pronounced in the higher modes.