Gaming on the go, or even in the comfort of your home while sitting on your sofa or bed, can be a great way to unwind. PC gaming isn’t limited to desktop rigs anymore, and you can get a very capable gaming laptop to match your gaming needs across various budgets. While there are a lot of components that go into making your laptop suited for high-end gaming, a lot depends on your choice of processor, which drives the computer’s capabilities across functions.
It’s therefore important to pick the right CPU for your gaming laptop. Things can get confusing with all of the models and variants, so read on for our list of the best processors for gaming laptops in India in 2024.
Best Intel and AMD CPUs for gaming laptops
1. AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
2. Intel Core i9 14900HX
3. Intel Core i7 13650HX
4. AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS
5. Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
1. AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
Among the newest and most powerful laptop processors you can buy right now, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS is a very capable CPU for gaming.
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With eight cores and a base clock speed of 4GHz, this Ryzen 8000 series processor delivers performance with even the most challenging of games, and allows you to get smooth frame rates at the highest graphics settings. The processor is available on many new laptops, including the Asus TUF LP066WS, where it works well with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card.
ASUS TUF AMD Ryzen9 Gaming Laptop (16GB, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, 8GB Graphics, 15.6 inch 144 Hz Full HD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, MS Office, Mecha Gray, 2.2 KG)
Price ₹142,990/-
Buy now2. Intel Core i9 14900HX
Intel continues to drive innovation and pushes the boundaries of performance with its processor, such as the recently-launched Intel Core i9 14900HX. This eight-core processor gets a base clock speed of 2.2GHz, but can be tuned and pushed considerably further through Intel’s Turbo feature. This processor can be found on current-generation gaming laptops such as the Asus ROG Strix N4062WS, which pairs the processor with the excellent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card.
ASUS ROG Strix Intel Core i9 14th Gen Gaming Laptop (16GB, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, 8GB Graphics, 16 inch 240 Hz QHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, MS Office, Eclipse Gray, 2.5 KG)
Price ₹199,990/-
Buy now3. Intel Core i7 13650HX
Although not quite as powerful as the Intel Core i9 series, the Core i7 is still a very capable option that works for intensive tasks as well as high-end gaming, while being more affordable to implement into the laptop itself. The Core i7 13650HX processor has six cores and a base clock speed of 2.6GHz and can be found on various premium laptops such as the Asus ROG Strix G16 G614JU. A combination of this CPU and an NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU on the laptop is a smooth combination for gaming.
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614JU-N3200WS Intel Core i7 13th Gen Gaming Laptop (16GB, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, 6GB Graphics, 16 inch 165 Hz Full HD Plus IPS Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, MS Office 2021, Eclipse Gray, 2.5 KG)
Price ₹125,990/-
Buy now4. AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS
The AMD Ryzen 9 series represents the best laptop processors from the brand, although there are newer generations and iterations over the years. If you’re looking for Ryzen 9 capabilities, it’s possible to get that from even older-generation processors such as the 6900HS. It’s available on laptops such as the very impressive Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503RS.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 AMD Ryzen 9 Laptop (16GB, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, 12GB GDDR6, 15.6 inch WQHD IPS Display, MS Office Home And Student, Eclipse Gray, 2.5Kg)
Price ₹254,990/-
Buy now5. Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
If you’re looking at operational efficiency, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor is relatively new in the segment, and an option worth considering. Designed to run efficiently or aggressively as needed, the processor has six cores and a base clock speed of 1.4GHz, which can go up to 4.8GHz with Turbo.
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It’s available on premium gaming laptops such as the HP Omen 14 9U867PA which offers a balance between gaming capabilities, and everyday productivity and looks.
HP Omen Transcend 14-fb0089TX Intel Core Ultra 7 Gaming Laptop (16GB, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, 8GB Graphics, 14 inch 120 Hz OLED Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, MS Office 365, Ceramic White Aluminum, 1.63 KG)
Price ₹156,490/-
Buy nowIf you are looking at a high-end gaming laptop, look for these processors, and also make sure they are paired with a capable graphics card.
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