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But is the XPS 17 (9730) actuallythe ultimate gaming laptop?
They’re designed to be powerful and compromises aside, still built to tear into the latest games.
Cyberpunk 2077 on Dell XPS 17 (9730).
Despite this good Time Spy stress test score, I got a wide performance range when playing Cyberpunk 2077.
However, after a few hours of playing, I experienced a lot of stuttering.
This isn’t ideal.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) on table.
What is the ultimate gaming laptop then?
But which one should you go for?
If you want something powerful with a big display, check out the Razer Blade line of gaming laptops.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) PCMark 10 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
These come in various configurations and display sizes to suit a variety of gaming needs.
I specifically recommend the Razer Blade 18 if you want a laptop with a large panel.
Razer Blade 18: desktop power in laptop form.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) 3DMark Time Spy benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
NVIDIA RTX 4090, Intel i9 HX, QHD+ 18" screen, 5 MP webcam, 6 speakers.
The ultimate gaming laptop.
It’s both an excellent work/family laptop as well as a mid-level gaming laptop.
Dell XPS 17 (9730) Cinebench R23 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Dell XPS 17 (9730) CrossMark benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Dell XPS 17 (9730) HDMI and USB-A adapter.
Razer Blade 18 on a wooden table.
