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- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- RTX 5090
- 32 GB DDR5
- 2 TBSSD
- 18″ 240Hz
- 6.28 lbs
Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) takes 13.3 weighted points vs 4.5, winning on GPU Benchmark, RAM, Pixel Density. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5090
| Category | M18 R2 RTX 5080 | Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 8.8/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Productivity | 5.6/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Programming | 6.6/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Engineering / 3D | 7.8/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Student | 4.2/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Travel / Portability | 3/10 | 5.3/10 |
| AI Workloads | 7.8/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Value for Money | 7.9/10 | 9.7/10 |
| Spec | M18 R2 RTX 5080 | Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| PassMark Score | 56,488 | 55,695 |
| CPU Cores | 8P+16E | 8P+16E |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 5080 | NVIDIA RTX 5090 |
| G3DMark Score | 27,935 | 29,723 |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | 64 GB DDR5 |
| RAM Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 2 TBSSD | 2 TBSSD |
| Display | 18″ IPS | 16″ OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 300 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Pixel Density | 168 PPI | 189 PPI |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Weight | 9.56 lbs | 5.98 lbs |
| Thickness | 1.2″ | 1.05″ |
| Amazon Rating | 4.1 ★ (16) | 4.8 ★ (6) |
| Value Score | 7.9/10 | 9.7/10 |
The Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080's Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is ~1% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (56,488 vs 55,695). In practice the difference is marginal.
The RTX 5090 in the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) is ~6% faster (29,723 vs 27,935 G3DMark) — a modest but real FPS edge.
Office scores: 5.6/10 vs 7.3/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.
M18 R2 RTX 5080: 18″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 300 Hz. Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB): 16″ OLED 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB)'s OLED panel is the clear quality win.
M18 R2 RTX 5080: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD. Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB): 64 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD.
9.56 lbs / 1.2″ vs 5.98 lbs / 1.05″. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) is 3.6 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 3 vs 5.3.
Value scores land 7.9/10 vs 9.7/10. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) extracts more performance per dollar.
Buy the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080 only if its specific strengths matter more to you.
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