Gaming Monster with 4K Mini-LED, RTX 5090, and 128 GB RAM – Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG Review

Name: Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG
Brand: Asus

Premium gaming with uncompromising performance.

Asus is updating its ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG with the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU, and an 18-inch 4K Mini-LED display with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 2,000 dimming zones. It also offers excellent serviceability thanks to simplified access to components and extensive customization options with AniME Vision and versatile RGB lighting.
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Verdict - Maximum gaming performance with few shortcomings

The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG is one of the most powerful gaming laptops currently on the market. Equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop with a 175-watt TGP, and 128 GB of RAM, the test unit offers enormous performance reserves for the latest AAA games, professional content creation, and demanding AI workloads. CPU and GPU performance remain stable even under sustained load.

The 18-inch Mini-LED display with 4K resolution, 2,000 dimming zones, and a 240 Hz refresh rate is one of the laptop’s greatest strengths. It impresses with high sharpness, excellent HDR capabilities, and a high maximum brightness. The only limitations are in the out-of-the-box color calibration, which can, however, be significantly improved through calibration. Additionally, the 240 Hz refresh rate is available exclusively in GPU Ultimate Mode—in all other graphics modes, 120 Hz is still possible.

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The case also gives the impression of high quality. The extensive RGB lighting, including AniME Vision, as well as the ease of maintenance, underscore its premium appeal. Less impressive are the base unit’s delicate plastic surface, which quickly picks up fingerprints, and the cooling system, which is clearly audible under load. Added to this are the high power consumption and battery life that is merely average for this performance class.

If you’re looking for an uncompromising desktop replacement with maximum gaming and application performance, the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG is one of the most powerful 18-inch gaming laptops currently available. However, this comes at the cost of a very high purchase price as well as high noise levels and power consumption—typical trade-offs for this performance class.

Pros

+ Outstanding gaming and system performance

+ GeForce RTX 5090 laptop with 175-watt TGP

+ 128 GB of DDR5 RAM

+ A total of 8 TB of storage (2x 4 TB RAID 0)

+ Excellent 18-inch Mini-LED display

+ Two Thunderbolt 5 ports

+ Outstanding maintenance and upgrade options

+ Versatile, configurable RGB and AniME Vision lighting

+ Comfortable keyboard with precise keystrokes

Cons

- High noise levels under gaming load

- Plastic base unit is very prone to fingerprints

- High power consumption under load

- No ports on the back of the case

Price and Availability

The new Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 is expected to be available in stores shortly.

$7,439.00
HIDevolution [2026] ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 18" 4K 240Hz Mini LED, 2.7 GHz Ultra 9-290HX Plus, RTX 5090, 128 GB DDR5 RAM, 4 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
$6,284.00
HIDevolution [2026] ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 18" 4K 240Hz Mini LED, 2.7 GHz Ultra 9-290HX Plus, RTX 5090, 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Home
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HIDevolution [2026] ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 18" 4K 240Hz Mini LED, 2.7 GHz Ultra 9-290HX Plus, RTX 5090, 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Home

Verdict - Maximum gaming performance with few shortcomings
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The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG is Asus’s flagship gaming laptop and is designed for users with the highest performance demands. Our review unit combines the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU and also features 128 GB of RAM, two fast 4-TB SSDs in a RAID 0 array, and an 18-inch Mini-LED display with a 240 Hz refresh rate. This makes the high-end laptop equally suitable for demanding games and professional content creation.

Specifications

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG (Strix Scar 18 Series)

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24c/24t, 8 x 5.5 GHz Intel Lion Cove P-Core, 16 x 4.7 GHz Intel Skymont E-Core, 200 W PL2 / Short Burst, 180 W PL1 / Sustained, Arrow Lake-HX

Graphics adapter

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop - 24 GB VRAM, Core: 1597 MHz, RAM: 1750 MHz, 175 W TDP ( including 25 W Dynamic Boost), GDDR7, Nvidia 610.62, Advanced Optimus

Memory

128 GB

, DDR5-6400, 2x SO-DIMM, Dual-Channel

Display

18.00 inch 16:10, 3840 x 2400 pixel 252 PPI, NE180QA1-MM0, Mini LED, glossy: no, HDR, 240 Hz, Adaptive Sync

Mainboard

Intel HM870 (Arrow Lake-HX PCH)

Storage

2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0), 8192 GB

, M.2 PCIe, RAID 0, 7280 GB free

Soundcard

Intel Arrow Lake-S PCH - ACE (Audio Context Engine)

Connections

3 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt 5, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo

Networking

Realtek RTL8125 2.5GBe Family Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000/2500MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4

Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 35 x 399 x 298 ( = 1.38 x 15.71 x 11.73 in)

Battery

90 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 4-cell

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Camera

Webcam: 1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Primary Camera: 2 MPix

Additional features

Speakers: 4-speaker system, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 450W PSU, Armoury Crate, 24 Months Warranty

Weight

3.605 kg ( = 127.16 oz / 7.95 pounds), Power Supply: 821 g ( = 28.96 oz / 1.81 pounds)

Price

8999 Euro

Links

Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Case, Features, and Input Devices

Since the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG is based on the same chassis as the previously reviewed ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LX, the build quality and design remain unchanged. For a detailed look at the chassis, ports, and input devices, please refer to our separate review of the sister model.

Size Comparison

Alienware m18 R2 MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) DIN A4 ❌

Left: Power adapter, 2.5G LAN, HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2 Gen. 2 (10 Gbit/s), 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC (data speed up to 120 Gbps), 3.5-mm audio

Networking
iperf3 transmit Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U
Average Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz (3270 - 3587, n=2)	3429 MBit/s +5%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz	3270 (3115^min - 3471^max) MBit/s
Average of class Gaming (872 - 4473, n=6, last 2 years)	2376 MBit/s -27%
iperf3 receive Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U
Average Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz (3047 - 3487, n=2)	3267 MBit/s +7%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz	3047 (2765^min - 3114^max) MBit/s
Average of class Gaming (788 - 3208, n=6, last 2 years)	2082 MBit/s -32%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz	1714 (853^min - 1741^max) MBit/s
Average of class Gaming (975 - 1775, n=35, last 2 years)	1556 MBit/s
Average Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz (725 - 1770, n=29)	1483 MBit/s
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x BE200NGW	1379 (709^min - 1426^max) MBit/s
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz	1315 (1269^min - 1369^max) MBit/s
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x BE200NGW	1292 (1215^min - 1327^max) MBit/s
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz	1634 (812^min - 1725^max) MBit/s
Average of class Gaming (723 - 1868, n=36, last 2 years)	1449 MBit/s
Average Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz (693 - 1653, n=29)	1293 MBit/s
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz	1199 (1057^min - 1319^max) MBit/s
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x BE200NGW	1096 (900^min - 1242^max) MBit/s
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x BE200NGW	648 (595^min - 759^max) MBit/s

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; iperf3 transmit Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U; iperf 3.1.3: Ø3270 (3115-3471) MBit/s

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; iperf3 receive Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U; iperf 3.1.3: Ø3046 (2765-3114) MBit/s

ColorChecker Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG: 6.57 ∆E min: 2.09 - max: 14.27 ∆E

Display

The 18-inch Mini-LED display on the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG features a resolution of 3,840 x 2,400 pixels in a 16:10format and features 2,000 dimming zones as well as a refresh rate of 240 Hz. The image quality impresses with high sharpness, vibrant colors, and uniform backlighting. Thanks to the high refresh rate, motion is rendered extremely smoothly, which is particularly advantageous for gaming. The maximum refresh rate of 240 Hz is only available in GPU Ultimate Mode, which can be enabled via Armoury Crate. In all other GPU modes, the display is limited to 120 Hz.

ASUS offers various display profiles with and without local dimming, allowing the panel to be customized for both gaming and image editing. In HDR mode, the display achieves very high peak brightness and benefits from excellent contrast with deep blacks. With a maximum SDR brightness of around 600 cd/m², the panel remains one of the brightest in its class and is well-suited for bright environments. Full brightness is also available when running on battery power. As is typical for Mini-LED panels, the backlight uses PWM; however, the very high frequency of around 30 kHz is unlikely to cause any issues in practice, even for sensitive users.


662 cd/m²	624 cd/m²	595 cd/m²
613 cd/m²	600 cd/m²	581 cd/m²
618 cd/m²	588 cd/m²	559 cd/m²

Distribution of brightness

NE180QA1-MM0 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 3

Maximum: 662 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 604.4 cd/m² Minimum: 44.1 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 84 %
Center on Battery: 589 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 7.12 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.71}
calibrated: 4.92
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 7.17 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø4.96}
92.8% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 3D)
99.9% sRGB (Argyll 3D)
99.9% Display P3 (Argyll 3D)
Gamma: 1.77
CCT: 6687 K

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	Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG NE180QA1-MM0, Mini LED, 3840x2400, 18", 240 Hz	Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX N180QDM-NM2, Mini-LED, 2560x1600, 18", 240 Hz	Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 BOE NE180QDM-NM1, Mini-LED, 2560x1600, 18", 300 Hz	Alienware m18 R2 BOE NE18NZ1, IPS, 2560x1600, 18", 165 Hz	Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW B180QAN01.2 (AUO45A8), Mini-LED, 2560x1600, 18", 250 Hz	MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG AU Optronics B180ZAN01.0, Mini-LED, 3840x2400, 18", 120 Hz	Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) BOE, IPS, 3840x2160, 17.3", 144 Hz
Display		-2%	-2%	-2%	-0%	-3%	-5%
HDR Peak Brightness (cd/m²)	1264
Display P3 Coverage (%)	99.9	99 -1%	99 -1%	97.8 -2%	99.7 0%	98.1 -2%	93.51 -6%
sRGB Coverage (%)	99.9	100 0%	100 0%	99.5 0%	100 0%	99.8 0%	99.86 0%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage (%)	92.8	87.2 -6%	86.9 -6%	88.9 -4%	91.6 -1%	86.2 -7%	84.33 -9%
Response Times		-19%	-53%	-11%	-79%	-486%	-38%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * (ms)	5.8 ?(2.1, 3.7)	7.4 ?(2.4, 5) -28%	7.6 ?(3.6, 4) -31%	5.3 ?(2.2, 3.1) 9%	8 ?(4.9, 3.1) -38%	8.6 ?(4.2, 4.4) -48%	11.593 ?(5.307, 6.286) -100%
Response Time Black / White * (ms)	8 ?(4, 4)	10.4 ?(0.6, 9.8) -30%	14 ?(6.6, 7.4) -75%	10.4 ?(4.8, 5.6) -30%	17.6 ?(15.2, 2.4) -120%	81.8 ?(76, 5.8) -923%	6 ?(1.5, 4.5) 25%
PWM Frequency (Hz)	30589	20610 ?(100)	26444 ?(100)		4832 ?(100)	2592 ?(100)
PWM Amplitude * (%)	100	100 -0%
Screen		50%	36%	19%	38%	21%	17%
Brightness middle (cd/m²)	600	764 27%	605.4 1%	271.8 -55%	722 20%	467.5 -22%	548 -9%
Brightness (cd/m²)	604	747 24%	600 -1%	275 -54%	724 20%	459 -24%	505 -16%
Brightness Distribution (%)	84	93 11%	97 15%	78 -7%	93 11%	90 7%	86 2%
Black Level * (cd/m²)		0.1	0.62	0.27	0.04		0.54
Colorchecker dE 2000 *	7.12	1.2 83%	1.53 79%	2.48 65%	3.4 52%	3.77 47%	3.81 46%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *	10.42	2.8 73%	4.15 60%	5.59 46%	5.32 49%	6.12 41%	7.9 24%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *	4.92			0.56 89%	1.6 67%	2.94 40%	2.54 48%
Greyscale dE 2000 *	7.17	1.5 79%	2.6 64%	3.7 48%	3.8 47%	3.2 55%	5.4 25%
Gamma	1.77 ^124%	2.17 ^101%	2.22 ^99%	2.2 ^100%	2.383 ^92%	2.43 ^91%	2.062 ^107%
CCT	6687 ^97%	6556 ^99%	6843 ^95%	6355 ^102%	7051 ^92%	6478 ^100%	7224 ^90%
Contrast (:1)		7640	976	1007	18050		1015
Total Average (Program / Settings)		10% / 19%	-6% / 10%	2% / 9%	-14% / 9%	-156% / -70%	-9% / 3%

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CalMAN Grayscale (Profile: Display P3)

CalMAN Saturation (Profile: Display P3)

CalMAN ColorChecker (Profile: Display P3)

CalMAN Grayscale (Profile: Native)

CalMAN Saturation (Profile: Native)

CalMAN ColorChecker (Profile: Native)

Color Space Coverage

Asus also offers 18 different color profiles for the ROG Strix SCAR. However, out of the box, our test unit exhibits comparatively high color deviations, meaning that color accuracy falls short of what is expected from a high-end laptop. Only after calibration does the display improve significantly, and the color deviations are noticeably reduced, making the panel much better suited for color-critical applications.

Display Response Times

ℹ

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.

↔ Response Time Black to White
8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 4 ms rise
8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↘ 4 ms fall
The screen shows fast response rates in our tests and should be suited for gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 22 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (19.8 ms).
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
5.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 2.1 ms rise
5.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↘ 3.7 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 19 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

ℹ

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.

Screen flickering / PWM detected

30589 Hz
Amplitude: 100 %

The display backlight flickers at 30589 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) .

The frequency of 30589 Hz is quite high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering.

In comparison: 52 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 7757 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

Performance

Test Conditions

The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 offers the three familiar power profiles: Quiet, Performance, and Turbo. Turbo mode, which unlocks maximum performance, was used for all benchmarks and measurements. In addition, a manual mode is available, in which, among other things, the GPU clock speeds and fan control can be customized. However, Turbo mode is not available when running on battery power.

Power Profile	CPU TDP	CBR24 Multi	GPU TGP	TimeSpy Graphics	CP2077 QHD	Max. Fan Noise
Quiet	100/80 watts	1,953 points	95 watts	16,321 points	80.2 FPS	34.8 dB(A)
Performance	125/100 watts	2,133 points	150 watts	23,177 points	110.0 FPS	49dB(A)
Turbo	200/180 watts	2,318 points	175 watts	25,256 points	118.7 FPS	53.7 dB(A)

Processor - Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX is one of the fastest mobile processors in the current Arrow Lake-HX generation and is designed for high-end gaming laptops and mobile workstations. With its high multi-core performance, it handles demanding applications such as rendering, video editing, or software development just as effortlessly as the latest games. In testing, the processor delivers consistently high performance and ranks among the top notebook CPUs currently available. In the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18, the manufacturer offers three predefined performance modes with up to 200 watts of peak power. Users who want to adjust settings manually can even allocate up to 240 watts to the mobile processor.

Cinebench R15 Multi Loop

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus: Ø6190 (6119.95-6230.53) Points

Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX: Ø5942 (5879.76-6059.69) Points

Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX: Ø4163 (3956.09-4227.88) Points

Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX: Ø4743 (4458.81-4807.11) Points

Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX: Ø4064 (3787.52-4673.44) Points

MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX: Ø4753 (4700.35-4782.4) Points

Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX: Ø3786 (3488.57-4363) Points

CPU Performance rating: Percent
Cinebench R23: Multi Core | Single Core
Cinebench R20: CPU (Multi Core) | CPU (Single Core)
Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 | 7z b 4 -mmt1
Geekbench 6.7: Multi-Core | Single-Core
Geekbench 5.5: Multi-Core | Single-Core
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CPU Performance rating
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	86 pt
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	83.4 pt
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	83.3 pt
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	74.8 pt
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	71.6 pt
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	67.9 pt
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	66.1 pt
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	65.2 pt
Average of class Gaming	63.4 pt

Cinebench R23 / Multi Core
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	42661 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (37038 - 42661, n=5)	39891 Points -6%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	39001 Points -9%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	32428 (29693.8^min - 32428.3^max) Points -24%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	31391 (28656^min - 31390.7^max) Points -26%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	27657 (23328.1^min - 27657.5^max) Points -35%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	27338 Points -36%
Average of class Gaming (10488 - 42661, n=107, last 2 years)	26304 Points -38%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	26171 Points -39%

Cinebench R23 / Single Core
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	2415 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (2319 - 2415, n=5)	2361 Points -2%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	2252 Points -7%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	2235 Points -7%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	2176 Points -10%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	2143 Points -11%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	2088 Points -14%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	2028 Points -16%
Average of class Gaming (1166 - 2415, n=107, last 2 years)	2015 Points -17%

Cinebench R20 / CPU (Multi Core)
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	16433 Points
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	15517 Points -6%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (14397 - 16433, n=5)	15445 Points -6%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	12103 Points -26%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	11816 Points -28%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	10871 Points -34%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	10276 Points -37%
Average of class Gaming (4029 - 16433, n=106, last 2 years)	10226 Points -38%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	9881 Points -40%

Cinebench R20 / CPU (Single Core)
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	913 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (864 - 913, n=5)	891 Points -2%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	866 Points -5%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	853 Points -7%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	832 Points -9%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	823 Points -10%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	814 Points -11%
Average of class Gaming (442 - 913, n=106, last 2 years)	780 Points -15%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	779 Points -15%

Cinebench R15 / CPU Multi 64Bit
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	6330 Points
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	6060 (5879.76^min - 6059.69^max) Points -4%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (5617 - 6330, n=5)	6002 Points -5%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	4807 (4458.81^min - 4807.11^max) Points -24%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	4782 (4700.35^min - 4782.4^max) Points -24%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	4673 (3787.52^min - 4673.44^max) Points -26%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	4363 (3488.57^min - 4363^max) Points -31%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	4228 (3956.09^min - 4227.88^max) Points -33%
Average of class Gaming (1578 - 6330, n=105, last 2 years)	4079 Points -36%

Cinebench R15 / CPU Single 64Bit
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	350 Points
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	343 Points -2%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (324 - 350, n=5)	339 Points -3%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	318 Points -9%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	312 Points -11%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	304 Points -13%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	300 Points -14%
Average of class Gaming (188.8 - 350, n=106, last 2 years)	297 Points -15%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	288 Points -18%

Blender / v2.79 BMW27 CPU
Average of class Gaming (79 - 330, n=104, last 2 years)	149.9 Seconds * -90%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	125 Seconds * -58%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	121 Seconds * -53%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	117 Seconds * -48%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	104 Seconds * -32%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	102 Seconds * -29%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	87 Seconds * -10%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (79 - 94, n=5)	86.2 Seconds * -9%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	79 Seconds *

7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	131933 MIPS
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	122818 MIPS -7%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	122772 MIPS -7%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	121266 MIPS -8%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (103986 - 131933, n=5)	119559 MIPS -9%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	109204 MIPS -17%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	107527 MIPS -18%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	106977 MIPS -19%
Average of class Gaming (33491 - 148086, n=105, last 2 years)	90547 MIPS -31%

7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 -mmt1
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	7143 MIPS
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	7103 MIPS -1%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	7027 MIPS -2%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	6858 MIPS -4%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (6562 - 7143, n=5)	6850 MIPS -4%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	6504 MIPS -9%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	6497 MIPS -9%
Average of class Gaming (4199 - 7436, n=105, last 2 years)	6417 MIPS -10%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	6206 MIPS -13%

Geekbench 6.7 / Multi-Core
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	22850 Points
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	21668 Points -5%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (19855 - 22850, n=6)	21145 Points -7%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	18233 Points -20%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	17403 Points -24%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	17231 Points -25%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	16652 Points -27%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	16482 Points -28%
Average of class Gaming (6625 - 22850, n=106, last 2 years)	16010 Points -30%

Geekbench 6.7 / Single-Core
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	3228 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (3147 - 3228, n=6)	3186 Points -1%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	3158 Points -2%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	3057 Points -5%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	2965 Points -8%
Average of class Gaming (1490 - 3259, n=106, last 2 years)	2848 Points -12%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	2843 Points -12%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	2842 Points -12%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	2611 Points -19%

Geekbench 5.5 / Multi-Core
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	28263 Points
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	25855 Points -9%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (23839 - 28263, n=5)	25396 Points -10%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	21284 Points -25%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	20029 Points -29%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	19316 Points -32%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	19310 Points -32%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	19137 Points -32%
Average of class Gaming (6460 - 28263, n=105, last 2 years)	17266 Points -39%

Geekbench 5.5 / Single-Core
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	2350 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (2282 - 2357, n=5)	2318 Points -1%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	2292 Points -2%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	2193 Points -7%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	2098 Points -11%
Average of class Gaming (986 - 2474, n=105, last 2 years)	2060 Points -12%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	2015 Points -14%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	2009 Points -15%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	1924 Points -18%

HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 / 4k Preset
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	44.4 fps
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (38.2 - 44.4, n=5)	41.4 fps -7%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	41.2 fps -7%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	32.1 fps -28%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	30.9 fps -30%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	29.5 fps -34%
Average of class Gaming (11.5 - 44.4, n=105, last 2 years)	28.8 fps -35%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	27.7 fps -38%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	27.1 fps -39%

LibreOffice / 20 Documents To PDF
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	85.1 s * -25%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	68.2 s *
Average of class Gaming (33.2 - 88.8, n=105, last 2 years)	49.7 s * +27%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	48.5 s * +29%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	46.6 s * +32%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	46.2 s * +32%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (38.9 - 68.2, n=5)	45.5 s * +33%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	44.8 s * +34%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	41.3 s * +39%

R Benchmark 2.5 / Overall mean
Average of class Gaming (0.3439 - 0.759, n=106, last 2 years)	0.4284 sec * -10%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX	0.4225 sec * -8%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX	0.4143 sec * -6%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	0.3943 sec * -1%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX	0.3937 sec * -1%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX	0.3919 sec * -1%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	0.3899 sec *
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (0.3788 - 0.3951, n=5)	0.3887 sec * -0%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX	0.3767 sec * +3%

* ... smaller is better

Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit

12575

Cinebench R10 Shading 64Bit

13665 Points

Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit

165835 Points

Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit

19487 Points

Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit

13696

Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit

102066

Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 32Bit

3.66 Points

Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 32Bit

67.85 Points

Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 32Bit

199.32 fps

Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit

4.16 Points

Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit

76.69 Points

Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit

220.23 fps

Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit

350 Points

Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit

6330 Points

Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit

99.6 %

Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit

321.54 fps

Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)

913 Points

Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)

16433 Points

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

42661 Points

Cinebench R23 Single Core

2415 Points

Cinebench 2024 CPU Single Core

141 Points

Cinebench 2024 CPU Multi Core

2327 Points

Cinebench 2026 CPU Multi

9542 Points

Cinebench 2026 CPU Single Thread

581 Points

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Performance rating
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	97.5 pt
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	91.7 pt
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX ^-1! Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	90.1 pt
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG ^-1! Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	77.8 pt
Alienware m18 R2 ^-1! Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	77.4 pt
Average of class Gaming	71.2 pt
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 ^-1! Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	69.8 pt
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW ^-1! Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	67 pt
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) ^-1! Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	64.8 pt

AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	43239 KRay/s
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	43116 KRay/s 0%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (34761 - 43239, n=6)	40296 KRay/s -7%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	39458 KRay/s -9%
Average of class Gaming (10227 - 85542, n=105, last 2 years)	32356 KRay/s -25%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	29351 KRay/s -32%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	29280 KRay/s -32%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	25098 KRay/s -42%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	23862 KRay/s -45%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	21858 KRay/s -49%

AIDA64 / FPU Julia
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	218895 Points
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	217175 Points -1%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (174665 - 218895, n=6)	204722 Points -6%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	194867 Points -11%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	148888 Points -32%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	142791 Points -35%
Average of class Gaming (51376 - 238426, n=105, last 2 years)	140193 Points -36%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	128369 Points -41%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	118469 Points -46%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	113270 Points -48%

AIDA64 / CPU SHA3
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	10115 MB/s
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	10055 MB/s -1%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (8352 - 10115, n=6)	9565 MB/s -5%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	9482 MB/s -6%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	7229 MB/s -29%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	7095 MB/s -30%
Average of class Gaming (2180 - 10115, n=105, last 2 years)	6367 MB/s -37%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	6159 MB/s -39%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	5804 MB/s -43%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	5598 MB/s -45%

AIDA64 / CPU Queen
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	148773 Points +5%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	141622 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (n=1)	141622 Points 0%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	139608 Points -1%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	139323 Points -2%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	139146 Points -2%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	138708 Points -2%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	136621 Points -4%
Average of class Gaming (49785 - 173351, n=90, last 2 years)	116544 Points -18%

AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	18256 Points +23%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	16279 Points +9%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	15500 Points +4%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	15099 Points +2%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	14874 Points
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	14857 Points 0%
Average of class Gaming (4424 - 33636, n=105, last 2 years)	14619 Points -2%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (13612 - 14874, n=6)	14247 Points -4%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	14112 Points -5%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	13903 Points -7%

AIDA64 / FPU Mandel
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	115371 Points
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	115355 Points 0%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (91215 - 115371, n=6)	107382 Points -7%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	104057 Points -10%
Average of class Gaming (25115 - 128721, n=105, last 2 years)	73608 Points -36%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	72594 Points -37%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	72355 Points -37%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	62867 Points -46%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	59005 Points -49%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	54428 Points -53%

AIDA64 / CPU AES
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	143205 MB/s
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	143046 MB/s 0%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	138830 MB/s -3%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (127585 - 143205, n=6)	136036 MB/s -5%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	134920 MB/s -6%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	134675 MB/s -6%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	117887 MB/s -18%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	112197 MB/s -22%
Average of class Gaming (39258 - 247074, n=105, last 2 years)	108017 MB/s -25%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	106371 MB/s -26%

AIDA64 / CPU ZLib
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	2340 MB/s
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	2334 MB/s 0%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	2220 MB/s -5%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (1967 - 2340, n=6)	2202 MB/s -6%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	2149 MB/s -8%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	2053 MB/s -12%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	1794 MB/s -23%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	1696 MB/s -28%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	1691 MB/s -28%
Average of class Gaming (574 - 2531, n=105, last 2 years)	1569 MB/s -33%

AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	23843 KRay/s
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	23227 KRay/s -3%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (18611 - 23843, n=6)	21823 KRay/s -8%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	21372 KRay/s -10%
Average of class Gaming (5509 - 45446, n=105, last 2 years)	17303 KRay/s -27%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	16128 KRay/s -32%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	16104 KRay/s -32%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	13680 KRay/s -43%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	12565 KRay/s -47%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	11838 KRay/s -50%

AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	65272 MPixel/s
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	62686 MPixel/s -4%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (51134 - 65272, n=6)	56956 MPixel/s -13%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	56601 MPixel/s -13%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	50465 MPixel/s -23%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	49716 MPixel/s -24%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	47472 MPixel/s -27%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	47343 MPixel/s -27%
Average of class Gaming (12271 - 89891, n=105, last 2 years)	44630 MPixel/s -32%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	33960 MPixel/s -48%

AIDA64 / CPU CheckMate
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	8765 MP/s
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (7624 - 8765, n=5)	8207 MP/s -6%
Average of class Gaming (2930 - 11788, n=14, last 2 years)	6635 MP/s -24%

System and Storage Performance

The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 impresses in everyday use with very high system speeds and short load times. Applications and games launch quickly, so the laptop always feels extremely responsive. Switching graphics modes via Nvidia Advanced Optimus causes a brief delay when launching some games; this is due to technical limitations and does not cause any further restrictions during operation.

Performance rating
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	91.6 pt
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	89.1 pt
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	79.4 pt
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	77.2 pt
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 ^-1! GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	74.1 pt
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	72.3 pt
Average of class Gaming	72.1 pt
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) ^-4! GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	63 pt
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW ^-6! GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	56.2 pt

PCMark 10 / Score
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	12414 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (11015 - 12414, n=3)	11720 Points -6%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	9234 Points -26%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	8968 Points -28%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	8805 Points -29%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	8623 Points -31%
Average of class Gaming (5828 - 12414, n=93, last 2 years)	8463 Points -32%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	8277 Points -33%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	8230 Points -34%

PCMark 10 / Essentials
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	11628 Points 0%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	11604 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (11316 - 11604, n=3)	11468 Points -1%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	11415 Points -2%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	11378 Points -2%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	11032 Points -5%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	10966 Points -5%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	10778 Points -7%
Average of class Gaming (8810 - 11935, n=97, last 2 years)	10660 Points -8%

PCMark 10 / Productivity
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	25323 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (16305 - 25323, n=3)	20246 Points -20%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	11415 Points -55%
Average of class Gaming (6845 - 25323, n=95, last 2 years)	11222 Points -56%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	10225 Points -60%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	10186 Points -60%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	9951 Points -61%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	9458 Points -63%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	9444 Points -63%

PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (17665 - 19954, n=3)	19092 Points +8%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	17665 Points
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	16802 Points -5%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	16462 Points -7%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	16398 Points -7%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	15985 Points -10%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	15093 Points -15%
Average of class Gaming (7602 - 19954, n=95, last 2 years)	14060 Points -20%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	13779 Points -22%

CrossMark / Overall
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	2345 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (2177 - 2401, n=3)	2308 Points -2%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	2221 Points -5%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	2073 Points -12%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	2048 Points -13%
Average of class Gaming (1366 - 2409, n=94, last 2 years)	1986 Points -15%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	1877 Points -20%

CrossMark / Productivity
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	2110 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (1994 - 2213, n=3)	2106 Points 0%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	2025 Points -4%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	1902 Points -10%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	1881 Points -11%
Average of class Gaming (1386 - 2254, n=94, last 2 years)	1856 Points -12%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	1738 Points -18%

CrossMark / Creativity
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	2786 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (2548 - 2786, n=3)	2665 Points -4%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	2606 Points -6%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	2393 Points -14%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	2316 Points -17%
Average of class Gaming (1343 - 2786, n=94, last 2 years)	2241 Points -20%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	2195 Points -21%

CrossMark / Responsiveness
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (1766 - 2249, n=3)	1979 Points +3%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	1922 Points
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	1813 Points -6%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	1806 Points -6%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	1765 Points -8%
Average of class Gaming (1226 - 2334, n=94, last 2 years)	1705 Points -11%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	1478 Points -23%

WebXPRT 3 / Overall
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	369 Points
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (354 - 369, n=3)	361 Points -2%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	346 Points -6%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	339 Points -8%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	327 Points -11%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	326 Points -12%
Average of class Gaming (220 - 532, n=98, last 2 years)	318 Points -14%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	308 Points -17%

WebXPRT 4 / Overall
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	336 Points
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	335 Points 0%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (310 - 336, n=3)	327 Points -3%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	309 Points -8%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	287 Points -15%
Average of class Gaming (165 - 354, n=98, last 2 years)	285 Points -15%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	275 Points -18%

Mozilla Kraken 1.1 / Total
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	481 ms * -22%
Average of class Gaming (391 - 590, n=100, last 2 years)	459 ms * -17%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	452 ms * -15%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	449 ms * -14%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	441 ms * -12%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	430 ms * -9%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	409 ms * -4%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (393 - 399, n=3)	395 ms * -1%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	393 ms *

* ... smaller is better

PCMark 10 Score		12414 points
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AIDA64: Memory Copy | Memory Read | Memory Write | Memory Latency

AIDA64 / Memory Copy
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	93930 MB/s
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	93592 MB/s 0%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (76912 - 93930, n=6)	85886 MB/s -9%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	84432 MB/s -10%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	79243 MB/s -16%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	78820 MB/s -16%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	78016 MB/s -17%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	76268 MB/s -19%
Average of class Gaming (21750 - 129946, n=105, last 2 years)	72521 MB/s -23%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	56992 MB/s -39%

AIDA64 / Memory Read
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	98574 MB/s
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	98471 MB/s 0%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (84638 - 98574, n=6)	92870 MB/s -6%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	86194 MB/s -13%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	85791 MB/s -13%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	85763 MB/s -13%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	85323 MB/s -13%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	82992 MB/s -16%
Average of class Gaming (22956 - 118858, n=105, last 2 years)	74162 MB/s -25%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	54443 MB/s -45%

AIDA64 / Memory Write
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	100988 MB/s
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	89856 MB/s -11%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (76094 - 100988, n=6)	85213 MB/s -16%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	82198 MB/s -19%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	77439 MB/s -23%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	77089 MB/s -24%
Average of class Gaming (22297 - 135096, n=105, last 2 years)	76303 MB/s -24%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	70089 MB/s -31%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	67801 MB/s -33%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	51387 MB/s -49%

AIDA64 / Memory Latency
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	108.9 ns * -4%
Average of class Gaming (75.3 - 259, n=105, last 2 years)	107 ns * -2%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v6.92.6600)	105.2 ns *
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (v8.20.8100)	104.8 ns * -0%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	105 ns * -0%
Average Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (100.7 - 108.4, n=6)	105 ns * -0%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.85.6300)	87.6 ns * +17%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	86.4 ns * +18%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	84.5 ns * +20%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (v6.92.6600)	83 ns * +21%

* ... smaller is better

DPC Latencies

In the standardized LatencyMon test (web browsing, 4K YouTube playback, and CPU load), the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG delivers good overall performance. Only the NVIDIA graphics driver (nvlddmkm.sys) causes increased latency during video playback.

Maximum latency when opening multiple browser tabs

Maximum latency when playing 4K video footage

Maximum latency after ten seconds of Prime95

Drivers ranked by longest execution time

DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	3388 μs * -233%
Alienware m18 R2 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	2815.1 μs * -177%
Average of class Gaming (410 - 11799, n=93, last 2 years)	2500 μs * -146%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	2384.5 μs * -134%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX, Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	1955.8 μs * -92%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, i9-14900HX	1479.7 μs * -45%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	1018 μs *
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Ultra 9 275HX, WD PC SN8000S 2TB	810 μs * +20%

* ... smaller is better

Storage devices

Our test configuration is equipped with two 4-TB PCIe 5.0 SSDs (Samsung PM9E1), providing a total of 8 TB of high-speed mass storage. The drives impress with very high transfer rates and short access times, allowing programs, games, and large files to load particularly quickly. Under sustained load, however, performance declines after some time, so noticeable performance losses are to be expected during longer copy or installation processes.

AS SSD

DiskSpd

2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)

Sequential Read: 7949MB/s

Sequential Write: 6179MB/s

4K Read: 75MB/s

4K Write: 204MB/s

4K-64 Read: 1133MB/s

4K-64 Write: 1265MB/s

Access Time Read: 0.027ms

Access Time Write: 0.018ms

Copy ISO: 4055.73MB/s

Copy Program: 1101.83MB/s

Copy Game: 2584.17MB/s

Score Read: 2003Points

Score Write: 2087Points

Score Total: 5040Points

Drive Performance rating | DiskSpd | AS SSD

Drive Performance rating - Percent
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	78.1 pt
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	78 pt
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	64.2 pt
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	63.2 pt
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	63.2 pt
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	56.8 pt
Average of class Gaming	54.9 pt
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	48.3 pt
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	46.1 pt

DiskSpd
seq read
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	7917 (7533.6^min - 7917.48^max) MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	7917 MB/s 0%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	7045 (6975.86^min - 7044.54^max) MB/s -11%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	5588 (5540.05^min - 5587.65^max) MB/s -29%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	5424 (5395.57^min - 5423.86^max) MB/s -31%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	3799 (23.02^min - 3799.36^max) MB/s -52%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	3560 (3002.28^min - 3559.93^max) MB/s -55%
Average of class Gaming (281 - 9494, n=99, last 2 years)	3556 MB/s -55%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	3142 (3005.43^min - 3141.53^max) MB/s -60%
seq write
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	8992 (8801.75^min - 8992.01^max) MB/s +53%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	7291 (7191.64^min - 7291.38^max) MB/s +24%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	5867 (5141.17^min - 5866.57^max) MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	5867 MB/s 0%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	5153 (5139.7^min - 5152.91^max) MB/s -12%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	4891 (4759.07^min - 4890.56^max) MB/s -17%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	4437 (4373.88^min - 4437.36^max) MB/s -24%
Average of class Gaming (1057 - 9832, n=99, last 2 years)	3957 MB/s -33%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	3367 (3255.82^min - 3366.95^max) MB/s -43%
seq q8 t1 read
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	17459 (12476.6^min - 17459.1^max) MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	17459 MB/s 0%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	13588 (10727.3^min - 13588.3^max) MB/s -22%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	12470 (11207.2^min - 12469.7^max) MB/s -29%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	11019 (9854.1^min - 11018.8^max) MB/s -37%
Average of class Gaming (3772 - 17459, n=99, last 2 years)	7552 MB/s -57%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	7110 (6256.85^min - 7110.18^max) MB/s -59%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	7033 (6025.44^min - 7033.01^max) MB/s -60%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	6797 (5573.18^min - 6797.33^max) MB/s -61%
seq q8 t1 write
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	11472 (11391^min - 11471.6^max) MB/s 0%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	11431 (10787.1^min - 11430.9^max) MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	11431 MB/s 0%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	10571 (10519.3^min - 10571.3^max) MB/s -8%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	8696 (8611.54^min - 8696.26^max) MB/s -24%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	6779 (6710.47^min - 6778.83^max) MB/s -41%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	6620 (6576.94^min - 6620.29^max) MB/s -42%
Average of class Gaming (1218 - 13519, n=99, last 2 years)	5961 MB/s -48%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	4902 (4309.42^min - 4901.73^max) MB/s -57%
4k q1 t1 read
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	99 (97.84^min - 99.01^max) MB/s +21%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	81.6 (81.02^min - 81.62^max) MB/s 0%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	81.6 (80.95^min - 81.61^max) MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	81.6 MB/s 0%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	75.4 (73.49^min - 75.43^max) MB/s -8%
Average of class Gaming (32.2 - 111.2, n=99, last 2 years)	70.3 MB/s -14%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	69.6 (68.6^min - 69.57^max) MB/s -15%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	63.4 (62.2^min - 63.4^max) MB/s -22%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	61.8 (61.2^min - 61.81^max) MB/s -24%
4k q1 t1 write
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	316 (303.92^min - 316.48^max) MB/s +61%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	300 (297.27^min - 299.6^max) MB/s +53%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	259 (250.68^min - 258.82^max) MB/s +32%
Average of class Gaming (78 - 345, n=99, last 2 years)	195.9 MB/s 0%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	195.8 (125.81^min - 195.77^max) MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	195.8 MB/s 0%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	164 (110.95^min - 164^max) MB/s -16%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	152.1 (149.74^min - 152.09^max) MB/s -22%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	136.4 (134.95^min - 136.4^max) MB/s -30%
4k q32 t16 read
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	6067 (5596.15^min - 6066.73^max) MB/s +626%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	4926 (4895.9^min - 4926.27^max) MB/s +489%
Average of class Gaming (539 - 8067, n=99, last 2 years)	2264 MB/s +171%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	1623 (1464.8^min - 1623.24^max) MB/s +94%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	1385 (1275.7^min - 1385.11^max) MB/s +66%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	1005 (964.75^min - 1004.59^max) MB/s +20%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	836 (795.8^min - 835.68^max) MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	836 MB/s 0%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	746 (519.37^min - 746.01^max) MB/s -11%
4k q32 t16 write
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	4176 (3805.57^min - 4175.9^max) MB/s +551%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	3579 (3433.86^min - 3579.4^max) MB/s +458%
Average of class Gaming (227 - 5653, n=99, last 2 years)	1832 MB/s +186%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	1377 (1306.51^min - 1377.05^max) MB/s +115%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	1330 (1184.45^min - 1330.4^max) MB/s +107%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	641 (632.54^min - 640.8^max) MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	641 MB/s 0%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	442 (336.87^min - 441.83^max) MB/s -31%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	284 (254.39^min - 283.58^max) MB/s -56%

AS SSD
Score Total
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	10655 Points +111%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	10591 Points +110%
Average of class Gaming (2912 - 14159, n=97, last 2 years)	6872 Points +36%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	5369 Points +7%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	5102 Points +1%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	5040 Points
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	5040 Points 0%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	4927 Points -2%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	4764 Points -5%
Score Read
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	3807 Points +90%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	3753 Points +87%
Average of class Gaming (953 - 5082, n=97, last 2 years)	2248 Points +12%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	2194 Points +10%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	2049 Points +2%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	2003 Points
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	2003 Points 0%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	1667 Points -17%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	1653 Points -17%
Score Write
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	4993 Points +139%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	4852 Points +132%
Average of class Gaming (1136 - 6457, n=97, last 2 years)	3547 Points +70%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	2518 Points +21%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	2267 Points +9%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	2092 Points 0%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	2087 Points
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	2087 Points 0%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	2038 Points -2%
Seq Read
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	9576.8 MB/s +20%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	8496.25 MB/s +7%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	7949 MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	7949 MB/s 0%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	5916.27 MB/s -26%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	5595 MB/s -30%
Average of class Gaming (2346 - 10091, n=97, last 2 years)	5591 MB/s -30%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	5476.6 MB/s -31%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	5346 MB/s -33%
Seq Write
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	8685.54 MB/s +41%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	7597.23 MB/s +23%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	6179 MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	6179 MB/s 0%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	5929.42 MB/s -4%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	5305 MB/s -14%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	5012 MB/s -19%
Average of class Gaming (114.5 - 10726, n=97, last 2 years)	3972 MB/s -36%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	2995.22 MB/s -52%
4K Read
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	90.9 MB/s +21%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	75 MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	75 MB/s 0%
Average of class Gaming (36.4 - 108.4, n=97, last 2 years)	71.1 MB/s -5%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	69.86 MB/s -7%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	65.49 MB/s -13%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	65.1 MB/s -13%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	64.97 MB/s -13%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	63.69 MB/s -15%
4K Write
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	260 MB/s +27%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	238.28 MB/s +17%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	219.58 MB/s +8%
Average of class Gaming (75.6 - 307, n=97, last 2 years)	215 MB/s +5%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	204 MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	204 MB/s 0%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	200.92 MB/s -2%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	189.8 MB/s -7%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	134.66 MB/s -34%
4K-64 Read
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	3182 MB/s +181%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	3096 MB/s +173%
Average of class Gaming (517 - 3977, n=97, last 2 years)	1618 MB/s +43%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	1172.14 MB/s +3%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	1133 MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	1133 MB/s 0%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	1129.76 MB/s 0%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	1053.83 MB/s -7%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	1029 MB/s -9%
4K-64 Write
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	4161.9 MB/s +229%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	4090 MB/s +223%
Average of class Gaming (850 - 5356, n=97, last 2 years)	2935 MB/s +132%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	1998.53 MB/s +58%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	1546 MB/s +22%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	1265 MB/s
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	1265 MB/s 0%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	1088.59 MB/s -14%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	1077.68 MB/s -15%
Access Time Read
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	0.067 ms * -148%
Average of class Gaming (0.017 - 0.623, n=97, last 2 years)	0.06364 ms * -136%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	0.046 ms * -70%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	0.044 ms * -63%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	0.036 ms * -33%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	0.029 ms * -7%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	0.027 ms *
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	0.027 ms * -0%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	0.025 ms * +7%
Access Time Write
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG 2x Samsung PM9A1a MZVL22T0HDLB (RAID 0)	0.091 ms * -406%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509	0.057 ms * -217%
Alienware m18 R2 SK Hynix PC811 HFS002TEM9X152N	0.055 ms * -206%
Average of class Gaming (0.012 - 0.277, n=97, last 2 years)	0.03794 ms * -111%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW 2x SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (RAID 0)	0.019 ms * -6%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX WD PC SN8000S 2TB	0.019 ms * -6%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0)	0.018 ms *
Average 2x Samsung PM9E1 MZVLC4T0HBL1 (RAID 0) (n=1)	0.018 ms * -0%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB	0.015 ms * +17%

* ... smaller is better

Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; diskspd 2.0.17 f: Ø17083 (13259.78-17590.28) MB/s

GPU and Gaming Performance

The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 is equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB of GDDR7 VRAM. In our test, the GPU operates at a maximum TGP of 175 watts (150 watts + 25 watts Dynamic Boost), making it the fastest configuration available. Gaming and application performance are correspondingly very high, offering ample performance reserves even for demanding titles at high resolutions.

In manual mode, the GPU and memory clock speeds can be further increased, allowing for a slight additional boost in graphics performance. Another positive aspect is that the RTX 5090 Laptop’s performance remains stable even under sustained load and shows no significant drops. In battery mode, however, a significantly lower power budget is available, which is why GPU performance drops noticeably.

3DMark Performance rating | 3DMark 11 | 3DMark

3DMark Performance rating - Percent
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	100 pt
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	91.3 pt
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	90.4 pt
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	87.4 pt
Alienware m18 R2 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	86 pt
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	82.9 pt
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	79.2 pt
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	76.6 pt
Average of class Gaming	65.8 pt

3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	77229 Points
Alienware m18 R2 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	69254 Points -10%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (26378 - 80022, n=24)	66542 Points -14%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	66337 Points -14%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	64952 Points -16%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	63978 Points -17%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	59871 Points -22%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	59715 Points -23%
Average of class Gaming (21841 - 80022, n=104, last 2 years)	50006 Points -35%

3DMark
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	25562 Points
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	24599 Points -4%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (19216 - 26212, n=27)	23833 Points -7%
Alienware m18 R2 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	22290 Points -13%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	22256 Points -13%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	21246 Points -17%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	19741 Points -23%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	18814 Points -26%
Average of class Gaming (5012 - 26212, n=115, last 2 years)	15813 Points -38%
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	54821 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (42175 - 62849, n=29)	51817 Points -5%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	50532 Points -8%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	48863 Points -11%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	45600 Points -17%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	44702 Points -18%
Alienware m18 R2 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	44492 Points -19%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	43140 Points -21%
Average of class Gaming (12242 - 62849, n=115, last 2 years)	38781 Points -29%

3DMark 06 Standard Score		69318 points
3DMark Vantage P Result		145142 points
3DMark 11 Performance		54427 points
3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score		328157 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score		79173 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score		42509 points
3DMark Fire Strike Extreme Score		30184 points
3DMark Time Spy Score		24092 points
3DMark Steel Nomad Score		6277 points
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... in comparison

Blender
v3.3 Classroom OPTIX/RTX
Average of class Gaming (9 - 32, n=106, last 2 years)	18.3 Seconds * -31%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	14 Seconds * -0%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	14 Seconds *
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	13 Seconds * +7%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	13 Seconds * +7%
Alienware m18 R2 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	12 Seconds * +14%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (9 - 18, n=23)	11.8 Seconds * +16%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	10 Seconds * +29%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	10 Seconds * +29%
v3.3 Classroom CUDA
Average of class Gaming (15 - 228, n=106, last 2 years)	32.4 Seconds * -91%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	19 Seconds * -12%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	18 Seconds * -6%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	18 Seconds * -6%
Alienware m18 R2 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	18 Seconds * -6%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	18 Seconds * -6%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (15 - 37, n=22)	17.6 Seconds * -4%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	17 Seconds *
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	16 Seconds * +6%
v3.3 Classroom CPU
Average of class Gaming (122 - 565, n=102, last 2 years)	247 Seconds * -96%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	225 Seconds * -79%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	218 Seconds * -73%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	207 Seconds * -64%
Alienware m18 R2 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	180 Seconds * -43%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-14900HX	179 Seconds * -42%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (123 - 282, n=23)	164.3 Seconds * -30%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	137 Seconds * -9%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	126 Seconds *

* ... smaller is better

Performance rating - Percent
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	98 pt
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	91.6 pt
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	87.8 pt
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	86.6 pt
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	82.4 pt
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW ^-2! Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	78.1 pt
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	75.9 pt
Average of class Gaming	70 pt

Cyberpunk 2077 - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset (FSR off)
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	169.4 (133.9^min) fps
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	154.9 (126.3^min) fps -9%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	133.9 (67.5^min) fps -21%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	129.8 (26.2^min) fps -23%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	113.5 (84.3^min) fps -33%
Average of class Gaming (17.7 - 169.9, n=115, last 2 years)	108.4 fps -36%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	101.25 (77.2^min) fps -40%

Baldur's Gate 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset AA:T
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	207.7 fps 0%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	207 (90.2^min, 154.6^P0.1, 186.9^P1) fps
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	202 fps -2%
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	193.7 fps -6%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	177 fps -14%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	160.5 (65^P0.1, 99.5^P1) fps -22%
Average of class Gaming (59.4 - 246, n=104, last 2 years)	139.9 fps -32%

GTA V - 1920x1080 Highest AA:4xMSAA + FX AF:16x
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	173 (3.12^min, 125^P1) fps
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	161.9 (2.78^min, 111.1^P1) fps -6%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	139.2 (3.73^min, 90.9^P1) fps -20%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	137 (7.81^min, 83.3^P1) fps -21%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	134 (22.7^min, 90.9^P1) fps -23%
Average of class Gaming (48.3 - 186.9, n=94, last 2 years)	132.3 fps -24%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	129.8 (16.1^min, 90.9^P1) fps -25%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	126.7 (8.43^min, 83.3^P1) fps -27%

Final Fantasy XV Benchmark - 1920x1080 High Quality
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	214 fps
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	199.3 fps -7%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	193.2 fps -10%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	184 fps -14%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	174.6 fps -18%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	157.1 fps -27%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	156.9 fps -27%
Average of class Gaming (41 - 215, n=95, last 2 years)	150.1 fps -30%

Strange Brigade - 1920x1080 ultra AA:ultra AF:16
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	458 (143.1^min, 329^P1) fps
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	401 (103.4^min, 236^P1) fps -12%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	385 (27.2^min, 274^P1) fps -16%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	369 (31.4^min, 266^P1) fps -19%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	360 (22.5^min, 268^P1) fps -21%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	325 (49.1^min, 213^P1) fps -29%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	305 (14.5^min, 223^P1) fps -33%
Average of class Gaming (76.3 - 458, n=87, last 2 years)	288 fps -37%

Dota 2 Reborn - 1920x1080 ultra (3/3) best looking
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	194.7 (163.7^min) fps
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	186.6 (157.4^min) fps -4%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	178.4 (149.2^min) fps -8%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	178.3 (150.2^min) fps -8%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	174.5 (151.1^min) fps -10%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	171.8 (143.6^min) fps -12%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	164 (140^min) fps -16%
Average of class Gaming (84.8 - 248, n=107, last 2 years)	153.7 fps -21%

X-Plane 11.11 - 1920x1080 high (fps_test=3)
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	140.6 fps +15%
Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	139.7 fps +15%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	127.2 fps +4%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	126.1 fps +4%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	121.8 fps
Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	121.7 fps 0%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	114.5 fps -6%
Average of class Gaming (55.5 - 143.5, n=109, last 2 years)	98.7 fps -19%

The Witcher 3
1024x768 Low Graphics & Postprocessing
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	595.3 (554^min) fps +33%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	585.5 (526^min) fps +31%
Average of class Gaming (447 - 686, n=2, last 2 years)	567 fps +27%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	447 (29.3^min, 93.2^P0.1, 271^P1) fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (n=1)	447 fps 0%
1366x768 Medium Graphics & Postprocessing
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	525.8 (493^min) fps +23%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	506.6 (447^min) fps +18%
Average of class Gaming (428 - 517, n=2, last 2 years)	473 fps +11%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	428 (15.6^min, 153^P0.1, 268^P1) fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (n=1)	428 fps 0%
1920x1080 High Graphics & Postprocessing (Nvidia HairWorks Off)
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	412.2 (387^min) fps +2%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	405.6 (374^min) fps 0%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	404 (88.1^min, 153.9^P0.1, 264^P1) fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (n=1)	404 fps 0%
Average of class Gaming (341 - 404, n=2, last 2 years)	373 fps -8%
1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	234 (14.7^min, 99.6^P0.1, 147.5^P1) fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (192 - 240, n=5)	222 fps -5%
MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	211.2 (165^min) fps -10%
Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	205.7 (193^min) fps -12%
Average of class Gaming (104.7 - 240, n=7, last 2 years)	196.3 fps -16%
Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	193 (53.6^P0.1, 119.7^P1) fps -18%
Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	180 fps -23%

FPS chart - 30 min Cyberpunk 2077 1920 x 1080 Ultra Preset (FSR off)

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop: Ø163.1 (152.9-166.7) fps

Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop: Ø144.2 (124.3-147.1) fps

	low	med.	high	ultra	QHD	4K
GTA V (2015)	187.7	187.1	186.8	173	173.7	186.6
The Witcher 3 (2015)	447	428	404	234	193.5	170.9
Dota 2 Reborn (2015)	238.8	217.9	207.9	194.7		193.1
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018)	234	231	214		174	107
X-Plane 11.11 (2018)	149.3	150.3	121.8			97.6
Strange Brigade (2018)	654	500	494	458	354	184.5
Baldur's Gate 3 (2023)	229	240	212	207	152.8	87.4
Cyberpunk 2077 (2023)	209	194.8	173.3	169.4	118.7	56.1
Alan Wake 2 (2023)	145.3	143.5	132.7		88.3	46
F1 24 (2024)	363	391	372	163.6	109.4	54.3
Black Myth: Wukong (2024)	182	135	107	65	49	29
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (2024)	217	183.2	164.5	152.5	122.8	75
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (2025)	252	206	177.7	126.8	94.4	54.7
Assassin's Creed Shadows (2025)	113	111	96	75	64	46
F1 25 (2025)	286	266	255	65.3	39.1	18.8
Anno 117: Pax Romana (2025)	191.3	149.4	121.6	69.8	49.5	28.2
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (2025)	216	208	170	69	47	31
Pragmata (2026)	257	199.9	164.9		125	71.4
007 First Light (2026)	135	128	111.8	108.2	78.6	45.9

Emissions & Energy

System noise

The noise level of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 depends heavily on the selected power profile. For everyday use, Quiet Mode is recommended, as the fans often stop running under light load and the laptop operates at a pleasantly low noise level. Even less demanding games can be played in this profile with moderate background noise.

In Turbo Mode, however, the fans run continuously and reach up to 55.1 dB(A) under heavy load or while gaming. Headphones are therefore recommended for longer gaming sessions. One positive aspect is that cooling performance remains consistent even at this high noise level. Slight electronic background noise occurred only in a few synthetic GPU benchmarks and was not noticeable during normal operation or while gaming.

Noise level

Idle		30.9 / 31 / 31.1 dB(A)
Load		47.8 / 55.1 dB(A)

	30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud
min: , med: , max: Earthworks M23R (15 cm distance) environment noise: 25 dB(A)

	Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	Alienware m18 R2 i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
Noise		5%	8%	12%	-5%	10%	9%
off / environment * (dB)	25	23.3 7%	23.4 6%	23.6 6%	25 -0%	22.8 9%	23.41 6%
Idle Minimum * (dB)	30.9	29.8 4%	23.9 23%	23.8 23%	30 3%	23.8 23%	25.33 18%
Idle Average * (dB)	31	29.8 4%	28.2 9%	26.1 16%	36 -16%	23.8 23%	25.33 18%
Idle Maximum * (dB)	31.1	29.8 4%	29 7%	31.5 -1%	44 -41%	28 10%	25.33 19%
Load Average * (dB)	47.8	42.9 10%	36.8 23%	31.5 34%	48 -0%	38 21%	33.57 30%
Witcher 3 ultra * (dB)	55.2		54.1 2%	52.1 6%	49 11%	57.3 -4%
Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * (dB)	55.1	53.7 3%					61.97 -12%
Load Maximum * (dB)	55.1	53.7 3%	61.1 -11%	56.6 -3%	51 7%	62.8 -14%	62.14 -13%

* ... smaller is better

Temperature

The surface temperatures of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 remain well under control even under heavy load. We only measured temperatures of up to 45 °C in isolated areas on the underside. The keyboard, on the other hand, warms up only slightly, so the WASD area in particular remains pleasantly cool even during longer gaming sessions.

In the stress test, the cooling system prioritizes the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, which stabilizes after a short time at a TGP of approximately 175 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX operates in parallel at around 95 watts. Despite the high power consumption, CPU and GPU temperatures remain within a safe range at all times.

Max. Load

Idle

Cyberpunk


34.3 °C 94 F	37.5 °C 100 F	32.6 °C 91 F
29.2 °C 85 F	34.6 °C 94 F	27.7 °C 82 F
26.8 °C 80 F	28.6 °C 83 F	27.3 °C 81 F

Maximum: 37.5 °C = 100 F
Average: 31 °C = 88 F


25.8 °C 78 F	40.9 °C 106 F	28.5 °C 83 F
25.7 °C 78 F	26.1 °C 79 F	26.4 °C 80 F
26.3 °C 79 F	27.5 °C 82 F	27.4 °C 81 F

Maximum: 40.9 °C = 106 F
Average: 28.3 °C = 83 F

Power Supply (max.) 53.9 °C = 129 F | Room Temperature 22.7 °C = 73 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated)

Max. Load

Idle

Cyberpunk


28 °C 82 F	29.7 °C 85 F	27.9 °C 82 F
28.8 °C 84 F	31.1 °C 88 F	27.9 °C 82 F
26.3 °C 79 F	26.7 °C 80 F	25.9 °C 79 F

Maximum: 31.1 °C = 88 F
Average: 28 °C = 82 F


26.5 °C 80 F	30.2 °C 86 F	26.8 °C 80 F
26.4 °C 80 F	30.1 °C 86 F	26.4 °C 80 F
26.5 °C 80 F	26.3 °C 79 F	26.4 °C 80 F

Maximum: 30.2 °C = 86 F
Average: 27.3 °C = 81 F

Power Supply (max.) 37.6 °C = 100 F | Room Temperature 22.7 °C = 73 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated)

Max. Load

Idle

Cyberpunk


34.6 °C 94 F	39.8 °C 104 F	33.9 °C 93 F
31.2 °C 88 F	35.4 °C 96 F	29.9 °C 86 F
28 °C 82 F	30.4 °C 87 F	30.7 °C 87 F

Maximum: 39.8 °C = 104 F
Average: 32.7 °C = 91 F


31.1 °C 88 F	40.9 °C 106 F	26.5 °C 80 F
27.7 °C 82 F	29.8 °C 86 F	27.3 °C 81 F
28.2 °C 83 F	28.9 °C 84 F	29 °C 84 F

Maximum: 40.9 °C = 106 F
Average: 29.9 °C = 86 F

Power Supply (max.) 52.3 °C = 126 F | Room Temperature 22.8 °C = 73 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated)

(+) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 31 °C / 88 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F for the devices in the class Gaming.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 37.5 °C / 100 F, compared to the average of 40.4 °C / 105 F, ranging from 21.2 to 68.8 °C for the class Gaming.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 40.9 °C / 106 F, compared to the average of 43.2 °C / 110 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 28 °C / 82 F, compared to the device average of 33.9 °C / 93 F.
(±) 3: The average temperature for the upper side is 32.7 °C / 91 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F for the class Gaming.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 30.7 °C / 87.3 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.8 °C / 83.8 F (-1.9 °C / -3.5 F).

Surface Temperature Stress Test (Top Side)

Surface Temperature Stress Test (Bottom Side)

	Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	Alienware m18 R2 i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
Heat		-6%	-14%	-19%	-19%	-6%	-45%
Maximum Upper Side * (°C)	37.5	45.6 -22%	43.2 -15%	41.2 -10%	43 -15%	37.8 -1%	51 -36%
Maximum Bottom * (°C)	40.9	46 -12%	42.6 -4%	34.6 15%	59 -44%	37.6 8%	64 -56%
Idle Upper Side * (°C)	31.1	28.9 7%	36 -16%	42.8 -38%	32 -3%	34.8 -12%	42.3 -36%
Idle Bottom * (°C)	30.2	29.2 3%	36.4 -21%	43.6 -44%	34 -13%	36 -19%	46 -52%

* ... smaller is better

Speakers

The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 features a four-speaker system that delivers good overall sound quality. Voices are reproduced clearly, and music and movies also benefit from a well-balanced sound profile. In a direct comparison with some high-end competitors, however, there are systems with even more powerful sound and deeper bass. For gaming, we recommend using a headset anyway, as the fans are clearly audible under heavy load.

Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (82.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 10% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 8.5% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (6.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | reduced highs - on average 5.8% lower than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (9.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (16.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 40% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 53% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 18%, worst was 132%
Compared to all devices tested
» 26% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 68% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 23%, worst was 134%

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Pro audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(+) | good bass - only 3.8% away from median
(+) | bass is linear (5.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 1.3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (2.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (4.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 0% of all tested devices in this class were better, 0% similar, 100% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 17%, worst was 45%
Compared to all devices tested
» 0% of all tested devices were better, 0% similar, 100% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 23%, worst was 134%

Energy management

The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 is not among the most energy-efficient gaming laptops. Even when idle, its power consumption is comparatively high due to its powerful hardware and bright Mini-LED display. Under full load, the system briefly reaches a power consumption of up to 354 watts, but then stabilizes at around 230 watts. The included 450-watt power supply thus provides sufficient headroom. Standby power consumption is unnecessarily high at 19 watts.

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 with a 450-watt power supply

Power Consumption and Battery Life

Naturally, the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18’s 90-Wh battery can only compensate for the system’s high power consumption to a limited extent. In a real-world Wi-Fi test, the gaming laptop achieved a runtime of just 4 hours. Some competitors offer better results in this regard.

Power Consumption

Off / Standby	0.8 / 19.4 Watt
Idle	15.5 / 43.2 / 47.6 Watt
Load	163.9 / 354 Watt


Key: min: , med: , max: Metrahit Energy

Power Consumption: Cyberpunk / Stress Test

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; 1280x720 Prime95 28.10 and Furmark 1.25: Ø229 (160.4-354) Watt

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø37.3 (22.4-50.4) Watt

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; Cyberpunk 2077 FHD ultra no FSR 150cd: Ø254 (249-269) Watt

Power consumption with an external monitor

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; Prime95 V2810 Stress (external Monitor): Ø190.3 (177.2-205) Watt

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; Cinebench R15 Multi (external Monitor): Ø190.3 (189.5-191.1) Watt

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; Cinebench R23 Single (external Monitor): Ø73.8 (69.2-99.1) Watt

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; Cinebench R23 Multi (external Monitor): Ø189 (187.4-190.8) Watt

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; 1280x720 FurMark 1.19 GPU Stress Test (external Monitor): Ø209 (192.1-223) Watt

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; Idle 1min (external Monitor): Ø33.4 (17.6-51.5) Watt

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG; Cyberpunk 2077 FHD ultra no FSR (external Monitor): Ø241 (237-249) Watt

Battery Runtime

Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)		2h 58min
WiFi Websurfing		4h 00min
WiFi Websurfing max. Brightness		2h 16min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p		2h 08min
Load (maximum brightness)		1h 31min

	Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, 90 Wh	Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, 90 Wh	Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, 91.7 Wh	Alienware m18 R2 i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, 97 Wh	Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, 90 Wh	MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, 99.9 Wh	Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, 99 Wh	Average of class Gaming
Battery runtime		65%	32%	20%	-24%	27%	-21%	138%
Reader / Idle (h)	3		6.6 120%			5.9 97%		8.27 ?(2.97 - 18, n=13, last 2 years) 176%
H.264 (h)	2.1	5.8 176%						8.32 ?(2.13 - 15, n=20, last 2 years) 296%
WiFi v1.3 (h)	4	5.5 38%	4.4 10%	4.8 20%	3.2 -20%	4.2 5%	3.4 -15%	7.11 ?(1.967 - 14.6, n=100, last 2 years) 78%
Load (h)	1.5	1.2 -20%	1 -33%		1.1 -27%	1.2 -20%	1.1 -27%	1.502 ?(0.8 - 2.23, n=28, last 2 years) 0%
Cyberpunk 2077 ultra 150cd (h)		0.7					1.1

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Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG - 07/24/2026 v8
Sebastian Bade

Chassis

85 / 98 → 86%

Keyboard

91%

Pointing Device

86%

Connectivity

75 / 80 → 94%

Weight

53 / 10-68 → 73%

Battery

55 / 95 → 58%

Display

87%

Games Performance

96%

Application Performance

97%

Workstation

81%

Temperature

93 / 95 → 97%

Noise

59 / 90 → 65%

Audio

78%

Camera

33 / 75 → 43%

Average

59%

87%

Gaming - Weighted Average

CO2 Emissions
No Data

Materials
0%

Packaging
50%

Power Use
41.8%

Repairability
40%

Software Updates
22.3%

Total Sustainability Score: 25.7%

Possible alternatives compared

Image	Model / Review	Price	Weight	Height	Display
1. 87.4%	Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus ⎘ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop ⎘ 128 GB Memory, 8192 GB SSD	Amazon: 1. $7,439.00 HIDevolution [2026] ASUS ROG... 2. $6,284.00 HIDevolution [2026] ASUS ROG... 3. $6,019.00 HIDevolution [2026] ASUS ROG... List Price: 8999€	3.6 kg	35 mm	18.00" 3840x2400 252 PPI Mini LED
2. 88%	Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX ⎘ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop ⎘ 64 GB Memory, 2048 GB SSD	Amazon: List Price: 5799€	3.3 kg	32 mm	18.00" 2560x1600 168 PPI Mini-LED
3. 90.5% ^{v7 (old)}	Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509 Intel Core i9-14900HX ⎘ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU ⎘ 32 GB Memory	Amazon: List Price: 4500 USD	3.1 kg	21.9 mm	18.00" 2560x1600 168 PPI Mini-LED
4. 89.5% ^{v7 (old)}	Alienware m18 R2 Intel Core i9-14900HX ⎘ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 2048 GB SSD	Amazon: 1. $3,499.99 Dell Alienware m18 R2 Gaming... 2. $2,799.00 Alienware M18 Gaming Laptop ... 3. $3,699.00 Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 Ga... List Price: 3300 USD	4 kg	26.7 mm	18.00" 2560x1600 168 PPI IPS
5. 87.1% ^{v7 (old)}	Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW Intel Core i9-14900HX ⎘ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 2048 GB SSD	Amazon: 1. $23.99 HSSDTECH DC in Power Jack Ch... 2. $84.99 330W Charger for Acer Predat... 3. $899.99 Acer Predator Helios 300 PH3...	3.3 kg	29.5 mm	18.00" 2560x1600 168 PPI Mini-LED
6. 88.8% ^{v7 (old)}	MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG Intel Core i9-14900HX ⎘ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU ⎘ 128 GB Memory, 4096 GB SSD	Amazon: 1. $6,699.99 msi Titan 18 HX AI 18" 240Hz... 2. $5,699.99 msi Titan 18 HX AI 18" 120Hz... 3. $2,699.99 msi Vector A18 HX 18” 240H... List Price: 5000 USD	3.6 kg	32.1 mm	18.00" 3840x2400 252 PPI Mini-LED
7. 85.1%	Schenker Key 17 Pro (M24) Intel Core i9-14900HX ⎘ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD	Amazon: List Price: 4273€	3.4 kg	24.9 mm	17.30" 3840x2160 255 PPI IPS

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Gaming Monster with 4K Mini-LED, RTX 5090, and 128 GB RAM – Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG Review

Premium gaming with uncompromising performance.

Verdict - Maximum gaming performance with few shortcomings

Pros

Cons

Price and Availability

Table of Contents

Specifications

Case, Features, and Input Devices

Size Comparison

Display

Color Space Coverage

Display Response Times

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

Performance

Test Conditions

Processor - Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Cinebench R15 Multi Loop

System and Storage Performance

DPC Latencies

Storage devices

Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

GPU and Gaming Performance

FPS chart - 30 min Cyberpunk 2077 1920 x 1080 Ultra Preset (FSR off)

Emissions & Energy

System noise

Temperature

Speakers

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG audio analysis

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Pro audio analysis

Energy management

Power Consumption and Battery Life

Power Consumption: Cyberpunk / Stress Test

Power consumption with an external monitor

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