Help me to choose laptop for 3d rendering (sketchup with vray and enscape)

[cartoos]

Hi,
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Help me to choose laptop for 3d rendering (sketchup with vray and enscape)

I m using sketchup with vray and enscape for architectural render. moderate rendering in near future.

I have shortlisted below laptop. please suggest which one should i buy.

But, Is it ok to buy Like New (Refurbished) laptop from dell outlet.?

1. Alienware x16
Intel Core 13th Generation i9-13900HK Processor (14 Core, Up to 5.40GHz, 24MB Cache, 45W)
32GB Memory
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6

2. Alienware X17 R2
Intel Core 12th Generation i9-12900H Processor (14 Core, Up to 5.00GHz, 24MB Cache, 45W)
16GB (2X8GB) Up to 4800MHz DDR5 SoDIMM Non-ECC
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6

3.Alienware m17 Ryzen Edition R5​

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Processor (8 Core, Up to 4.90GHz, 20MB Cache, 45W)
32GB (2X16GB) Up to 4800MHz DDR5 SoDIMM Non-ECC
AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT 12GB GDDR6

Thank you.

 

[Jerry James]

But, Is it ok to buy Like New (Refurbished) laptop from dell outlet.?

Check regional reviews for this sort of thing as I've seen experiences vary wildly from region to region.

1. Alienware x16
Intel Core 13th Generation i9-13900HK Processor (14 Core, Up to 5.40GHz, 24MB Cache, 45W)
32GB Memory
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6

2. Alienware X17 R2
Intel Core 12th Generation i9-12900H Processor (14 Core, Up to 5.00GHz, 24MB Cache, 45W)
16GB (2X8GB) Up to 4800MHz DDR5 SoDIMM Non-ECC
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6

3.Alienware m17 Ryzen Edition R5​

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Processor (8 Core, Up to 4.90GHz, 20MB Cache, 45W)
32GB (2X16GB) Up to 4800MHz DDR5 SoDIMM Non-ECC
AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT 12GB GDDR6

Are they all the same price? From a purely specs-perspective, number 1 looks like the best.

 

[cartoos]

@Jerry James Thanks for reply

Check regional reviews for this sort of thing as I've seen experiences vary wildly from region to region.

I m planning to buy from dell outlet USA.

Are they all the same price? From a purely specs-perspective, number 1 looks like the best.

No, not a same price.
Alienware x16 : $2720
Alienware X17 R2 : $1,954
Alienware m17 Ryzen Edition R5 : $1595

Yaa, right, Number 1 is best but,
I m a beginner in 3d rendering and planning to start detailed rendering in near future. so I want laptop which does not need any upgradation in 4-5 years. i need your help to choose laptop from that perspective too

I also found that RTX 4070 and RTX 3080Ti has almost similar benchmark. what would you suggest ? RTX 4070 8Gb or RTX 3080-Ti 16GB.?(Both laptop price are almost same)

Thanks.

 

[Jerry James]

I also found that RTX 4070 and RTX 3080Ti has almost similar benchmark. what would you suggest ? RTX 4070 8Gb or RTX 3080-Ti 16GB.?(Both laptop price are almost same)

The one with more VRAM would be a better pick for creative work. At those prices, Number 2 would be my pick.

 

[cartoos]

The one with more VRAM would be a better pick for creative work. At those prices, Number 2 would be my pick.

Great.

Thank you very much for your time Jerry