90K+ AI laptops that can help with Graphics work

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My budget - 60 K to 1 lakh, can stretch max to 1.2 lakh

What do I do with it? - I am mainly into graphics programs - Blender, GIMP, Krita, Inkscape, Audacity, Davinci Resolve. I also like to install and use AI plugins for these software.

I like to try tools like Ollama, like to try local LLMs and use Stable Diffusions, run local modals if my machine is strong enough ( if budget permits )

I prefer Dell, but if the cost is too much, I think can also settle for HP. Not sure how good are Asus, Acer or Lenovo

Since I do a lot of graphics as well, I would like true colours on my screen. I think an decent IPS display handles it well. I will using an external monitor anyway, so need support for that as well.

I prefer 15.6 inch screen minimum if possible

I was in the early stages of buying a laptop for graphics work when I started hearing about AI laptops. I see decent 50 TOPS at 80K from HP Omen. I am totally confused now, because mostly AI laptops do not have a GPU at all.

I like the fact that they have NPU, but no GPU sound a bad thing to me. Is there any Dell or HP model under 1 - 1.2 K range that can handle these needs? I would also like to try EMI.
PS: some of my friends suggested buying a laptop with at least 6GB VRAM for Blender needs
 
Skip on ai laptops.
50 tops is NO where near enough. It might run a really small parameter model, but it will suffer greatly when used for just a bit higher ai stuff.

No GPU is really really really bad, like extremely considering your work mostly revolves around graphical stuff


If you really want to do the ai stuff, i would recommend a pc.

A 5060ti 16gb offers 759 ai tops which should be decent.
This should also do a great job in terms of handling graphical workload.


However if you are still for laptop, i recommend a laptop with atleast 8-12gb of vram.
This one I great too but cooling wont be a small issue on most of not every d-gpu laptop.
 
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I think a PC would be better in that case. Shall I open a new topic? Or request this to be moved into PC Buying section?

Not interested in Apple. Thanks.
 
meetdilip said:
I think a PC would be better in that case. Shall I open a new topic? Or request this to be moved into PC Buying section?

Not interested in Apple. Thanks.
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Resolve and some editing softwares do not have the necessary hardware encoders and decoders on Intel systems . A low end Apple is much faster than a high end Intel based system . At least that is what most editors write about .
 
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yugaaa said:
Resolve and some editing softwares do not have the necessary hardware encoders and decoders on Intel systems . A low end Apple is much faster than a high end Intel based system . At least that is what most editors write about .
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Maybe OP prefers a windows system over mac.
Plus it's not confirmed weather they want to go with Intel or amd.
 
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ByteBuzz said:
Maybe OP prefers a windows system over mac.
Plus it's not confirmed weather they want to go with Intel or amd.
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Yup .. got it . I have been putting up what I have been researching for a while . I am getting into video editing and was surprised that except for Intel Arc and the latest Nvidia cards , most graphic cards are not suitable for video editing .
 
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Yup .. got it . I have been putting up what I have been researching for a while . I am getting into video editing and was surprised that except for Intel Arc and the latest Nvidia cards , most graphic cards are not suitable for video editing .
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Outside of OP' s request.
But why do you think a mac based system would do a better job to fulfill OP's requirements compared to a pc?
 
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Outside of OP' s request.
But why do you think a mac based system would do a better job to fulfill OP's requirements compared to a pc?
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I have already given the reason . The Mac have encoders and decoders built into the chip for video processing . Nvidia or AMD do not have . Intel Arc has and the latest Nvidia cards have . The processors can do the processing but it would take a lot more time to get it done . End of the day , why invest on Intel processor and a graphic card which are not optimized for video editing ?

That is what I learnt in the last 2 weeks as I am about to invest on video editing hardware and software .
 
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I have already given the reason . The Mac have encoders and decoders built into the chip for video processing . Nvidia or AMD do not have . Intel Arc has and the latest Nvidia cards have . The processors can do the processing but it would take a lot more time to get it done . End of the day , why invest on Intel processor and a graphic card which are not optimized for video editing ?

That is what I learnt in the last 2 weeks as I am about to invest on video editing hardware and software .
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I would also like to know more about this CODECs - could you explain in detail.
 
OMEGA44-XT said:
www.hp.com

HP OMEN 40.9 cm (16.1) Gaming Laptop 16-xd0020AX, Black

Enjoy powerful fun anywhere.
www.hp.com www.hp.com

7840HS + 4060 - a good performance laptop, but expensive & bulky for sure

Laptop 4060 has "233 AI TOPS". I doubt you can get a better CPU + GPU combination than that. See if there are any Legions available locally with those specs under 1.1L.
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OP seems to now prefer a pc for their work.

meetdilip said:
I think a PC would be better in that case. Shall I open a new topic? Or request this to be moved into PC Buying section?

Not interested in Apple. Thanks.
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I have prioritised gpu based on info given by @yugaaa
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Intel Arc has and the latest Nvidia cards have .
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This isn't the best but definitely gives a starting point.
 
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I don't like many things about Apple. Like, paying enormously even after buying one. I am ok with both Intel and AMD. I was checking Intel Ulra and AMD AI models. I like laptop, but if I cannot find one, will have too chose a desktop.

Graphics creation has changed a lot. Unless you use AI in graphics, you are doomed. I also like to be in the same pace as AI tools. I code a bit too. Mainly to avoid repetitive tasks. LLMs can help a lot in this area.

How unwise would it be if I ignore AI and go with a gaming laptop? say Victus with 6GB GPU?
 
Don't think too much. Base Macbook air m4 is what you want. If you want to splurge get Macbook air 15inch.
My mac mini m4 has the same chip and it can run smaller quantized models with ease like deepseek, queen etc

For most creative purposes almost every app will be better, faster and stable on mac due to hardware encoders and decoders. Not only are they fast but they're also very efficient with battery. Plus many mac only apps. Please read reviews if you don't believe replies on this thread.

Plus you will get insane battery life. Get windows laptops only if you budget is 30k ish. Even there now you have good second hand macbook air deals. Just get an external ssd and you're good to go with even 256gb models.

Windows laptops will leave you wanting a lot more. It's a struggle with them. For windows apps that you need occassionally you can run a windows on an old machine and just remote login into it.
 
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I spent around 2 decades studying various software listed above. They are poor in Mac, performance and support. I not want find an alternative, like Sketch, pay for it, learn it again to use for my needs.
 
meetdilip said:
How unwise would it be if I ignore AI and go with a gaming laptop? say Victus with 6GB GPU?
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If your work now also revolves around intensively graphical performance and ai related workflows, getting a laptop with 4060 Mobile and only 6gb vram is anything but wise.

The shit cooling solution+disaster battery life+extreme lag due to lack of vram can be quite frustrating.

You also have to think that taking a laptop with such specs might even put your career on risk.
Because you most likely can't try out and implement new things because your laptop most likely won't be capable of it.

If you really want a laptop that fits your requirements, you need at least 2-3 lakhs for a decent one.

I will highly recommended a PC because that fits your budget and requirements.
 
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