Alienware x17 R1

    •  Date Published: 21 Jul 2025
    • Intel Core i9-11980HK
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop)
    • 17.3”, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), 120 Hz, IPS
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 3.20 kg (7.1 lbs)
    7.5
    TOTAL SCORE
    5.5 Portability Average
    9.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    7.1 For Work Very Good
    7.7 For Gaming Very Good
    Specs For Work For Gaming
    Alienware x17 R1

    Alienware x17 R1

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    For Work

    CPU Performance: Intel Core i9-11980HK

    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)

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    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)

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    11168
    AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1
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    10200
    Intel Core i9-11980HK Alienware x17 R1
    9970
    AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS HP ENVY x360 16
    $515.99
    10826
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H ASUS VivoBook 16X
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    9411
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    7268

    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)

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    717
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    847
    AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
    $642.00
    699
    AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX ASUS VivoBook S 15
    $1149.00
    695
    AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2
    $1219.99
    704
    AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1
    $1569.00
    702
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    638
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    $499.99
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