Dell has introduced its latest Pro Max AI PCs, featuring the cutting-edge Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell GPUs, aimed at AI developers and enthusiasts. This new range includes innovative features such as an “infinite turbo” mode, which is expected to attract gamers, and 18-inch display options.
Dell Pro Max Desktops: Gamer-Friendly Features
The Pro Max series is not designed for casual users but rather reflects Dell’s Precision lineup, focusing on high-performance workstations. The Pro Max desktops, including the Slim, Micro, and Tower variants, will be equipped with Ada-class RTX 4000-series GPUs, launching on March 27. A later release in July will feature models with Core Ultra Series 2 or AMD Threadripper CPUs, alongside the powerful RTX Pro Blackwell desktop GPUs. Pricing details have not yet been revealed.
One standout model is the Dell Pro Max Tower T2, touted as the world’s fastest tower for single-threaded application performance, boasting what Dell describes as exclusive unlimited turbo duration technology. This advancement is intended to enhance the performance duration of the CPU in turbo mode without overheating. The cooling system reportedly allows the T2 to operate continuously in turbo mode, making it an ideal workstation for extended AI applications.
Additionally, select desktops will feature a modular USB-C port for improved durability, although the specific utility of this feature in a desktop context remains uncertain. A modular approach could benefit future laptop designs.
Dell Pro Max Laptops: Extensive Display Options
The Pro Max laptops come in three categories: Base, Plus, and Premium. The Base tier includes 14-inch and 16-inch models that provide a performance boost of 33 to 36 percent compared to previous Precision 3-series versions. The Plus tier expands the offering with 16-inch and 18-inch models, equipped with Thunderbolt 5 capabilities and powerful RTX Pro 5000 GPUs with 24GB of memory. These laptops also support up to 256GB of RAM and feature advanced cooling with three fans, facilitating extensive coding tasks and AI workloads.
Interestingly, the Premium tier does not include an 18-inch model but does feature innovative tandem OLED displays, significantly enhancing HDR light output while maintaining deep blacks. This tier supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5X memory and offers dual-storage RAID options with a maximum capacity of 8TB.