Gaming laptops tend to be dominated by Intel processors, but there are always other possibilities. AMD has been making significant strides in the market, undercutting Intel and offering cheaper, more powerful processors and graphics processing unit (GPU) combinations. That means less expensive laptops that still have plenty of gaming oomph.
Such is the case with the Alienware M17 R5, which uses an AMD processor and GPU for a well-priced combination that has enough power to handle most modern games. Read on to find out how the Alienware M17 R5 performed, and if that’s enough to get it onto our list of the best gaming laptops. Learn more about how we test products.
