Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) — Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5060: specs and comparison

Performance score

Overall score (0–100) 16″, 180 Hz, 16 GB

41.86

61.11

GeForce RTX 5060 LaptopGraphics score · not listed by the maker — counted as full (125 W)

22.60

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) — Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5060 scores 41.86 out of 100 (average of CPU and graphics) and ranks 462 among 8345 laptops.

A laptop's score is the average of its CPU and graphics scores by our calculation, not a benchmark. Graphics are counted at their power (TGP) in this very laptop: the same RTX 4070 at 60 W is slower than at 140 W.

FPS in 10 popular games

Resolution:

Game	Low	Medium	High	Ultra
Counter-Strike 2	300+	245+	195–250	145–190
Fortnite	300+	240+	190–245	140–185
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced	110–150	85–115	65–90	50–65
Cyberpunk 2077	115–155	90–120	70–95	50–70
Rust	105–135	80–105	60–80	45–60
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS	200–265	155–200	120–155	90–120
Apex Legends	220–285	170–225	130–175	100–130
ELDEN RING	130–170	100–135	75–105	55–80
Red Dead Redemption 2	185–240	140–185	110–145	80–110
Baldur's Gate 3	135–175	100–135	80–105	60–80

Approximate. Estimated from the games' system requirements with this laptop's CPU and GPU (at its power limit here), ±15–20%.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Predator Helios Neo: Core Ultra 7 255HX

396

faster than 92% of tested · runs: 40

GPU rendering (Blender)

Predator Helios Neo: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop

3494

faster than 78% of tested · runs: 302

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026. For laptops: the typical result of this CPU and GPU across different laptops, not adjusted to this model's power limit.

Description

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) — Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5060 is a laptop by Acer, released in Q2 2025. It has the Core Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop graphics, 16 GB of DDR5 and 1 TB of storage, with a 16″ IPS screen, 2560×1600 at 180 Hz.

Overview

Overall score (0–100)	41.86
Processor	Core Ultra 7 255HX
CPU score	61.11
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop
Graphics score	22.6
Graphics power (TGP)	not listed by the maker — counted as full (125 W)
Brand	Acer
Model code	NH.QVQEK.001
Release date	Q2 2025
OS at launch	Windows 11

Display

Screen size	16″
Resolution	2560×1600
Refresh rate	180 Hz
Display type	IPS

Memory

RAM	16 GB DDR5
Storage	1 TB

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