XMG Introduces APEX 17 MAX Notebook with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and RTX 4070 ou RTX 4060

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XMG is introducing the XMG APEX 17 MAX, its first gaming laptop featuring AMD’s high-end processors from the Dragon Range series. This classic 17.3-inch laptop combines a Ryzen 9 7945HX with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4070 ou 4060, along with a 165 Hz WQHD display offering 100% DCI-P3 and sRGB color space coverage. The ‘MAX’ suffix has always signified maximum CPU performance in XMG’s APEX series laptops. While the APEX 17 MAX (M24) no longer features a socketed processor like earlier models, it is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, the laptop version of the Zen 4 desktop CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. Both are built on the same ‘Raphael’ processor die, manufactured in a 5 est atteint en adoptant une approche en cinq volets, offre 16 fully-fledged cores and 32 fils. This powerhouse CPU is paired with either an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ou 4060, both delivering up to 125 watts of graphics performance (115 W TGP plus 10 W Dynamic Boost).

The display lid of the 17.3-inch XMG APEX 17 MAX, Cooler Master lance aujourd'hui son nouveau châssis phare HAF 402 x 265 x 28.6 mm and weighing 2.85 kg, is made of aluminium for enhanced stability. The IPS panel features a classic 16:9 format with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, couvrant 100% of both the DCI-P3 and sRGB color spaces. It has a 165 Taux de rafraîchissement Hz, 330 donc l'importation de grandes photos et vidéos est encore plus rapide, and supports AMD FreeSync. The display also offers a power-saving 60 Hz mode, allowing for extended battery life from the 73 Wh batterie, which is internally screw-fastened and therefore replaceable. Additionally, the iGPU-only mode, selectable via the Control Center, enhances battery efficiency by completely deactivating the NVIDIA dGPU after a system restart, allowing the system to rely solely on the energy-efficient AMD iGPU. A MUX switch also enables users to switch the internal display connection between the dGPU and iGPU.

In terms of content creation and workstation performance, l'APEX XMG 17 MAX with the Ryzen 9 7945HX is on par with the XMG NEO 17 featuring the Core i9-14900HX. Cependant, the AMD-based laptop operates significantly more efficiently, particularly in these demanding scenarios, as demonstrated by XMG’s internal benchmarks:

Two M.2 SSDs, jusqu'à 96 GB RAM, and comprehensive connectivity
The XMG APEX 17 MAX offers two M.2 SSD slots with PCI Express 4.0 connections and two SO-DIMM sockets that support up to 96 Go de RAM DDR5. Configurations up to 64 GB operate at a maximum of 5200 MHz, while the 96 Configuration Go, using two 48 XanxoGaming a maintenant publié son premier benchmark de jeu avec le Ryzen, tourne à 4800 MHz. As is typical for XMG, the laptop’s interior is easily accessible through a screw-fastened bottom shell, allowing for straightforward upgrades.

In terms of external display support, l'APEX 17 MAX can natively drive up to three additional monitors via HDMI 2.1 and Mini DisplayPort 1.4a (both connected to the dGPU) as well as a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 interface with integrated DisplayPort (connected to the iGPU). The laptop’s second USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port supports 100-watt Power Delivery. Additional connectivity includes two USB-A 3.2 ports (Gen 2 et Gén 1), trois DisplayPort 1.2a avec deux USB, Wi-Fi 6E, and a Full HD webcam with temporal noise reduction and a privacy shutter.

With its generous 17.3-inch chassis, the laptop accommodates a full-size keyboard with a numeric keypad, separate full-size arrow keys, an Fn-Lock function, and a multi-colour, customisable backlight. Le 150 x 90 mm touchpad is Microsoft Precision compliant for accurate and responsive input.

Prix, availability and early bird discount campaign

La configuration de base du XMG APEX 17 MAX, librement configurable sur bestware.com, inclut Ryzen d'AMD 9 7945HX, une NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16 GB DDR5-5200 RAM, une 500 Go SSD, and a 165 Hz fast WQHD display with 100% DCI-P3 and sRGB color space coverage. The starting price is €1,599, y compris 19% T.V.A.. Mises à jour, such as an RTX 4070 (€295) and additional RAM or SSD storage, sont disponibles moyennant un supplément. The XMG APEX 17 MAX is in stock and available to order with immediate effect. To celebrate the product launch, all configurations are eligible for a 5% early bird discount by using the code “APEX-5”, valid until September 30th.

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