Acer Predator Helios 18 AI

    •  Date Published: 07 Jul 2026
    • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (Laptop)
    • 18.0”, UHD+ (3840 x 2400), 120 Hz, Mini LED
    • 2048GB SSD
    • 64GB RAM
    • 3.50 kg (7.7 lbs)
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    CPU Performance: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

    Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.

    Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)

    Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Acer Predator Helios 18 AI
    3072
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX ASUS ROG Strix G17
    $2089.00
    2880
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17
    2916
    Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 14
    3943
    Intel Core i9-13980HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $237.99
    3060
    Intel Core i9-14900HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $89.96
    3109

    Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.

    Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

    Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Acer Predator Helios 18 AI
    19530
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX ASUS ROG Strix G17
    $2089.00
    16765
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17
    16957
    Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 14
    22914
    Intel Core i9-13980HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $237.99
    18570
    Intel Core i9-14900HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $89.96
    18705

    Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.

    Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

    Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Acer Predator Helios 18 AI
    2039
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX ASUS ROG Strix G17
    $2089.00
    1828
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17
    1772
    Intel Core i9-13900HX Dell G16 7630
    $1599.00
    1769
    Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 14
    1759
    Intel Core i9-13980HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $237.99
    1814
    Intel Core i9-14900HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $89.96
    1809

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