Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-I71) — Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080: specs and comparison

Performance score

Overall score (0–100) 16″, 240 Hz, 16 GB

56.10

72.57

GeForce RTX 5080 LaptopGraphics score · not listed by the maker — counted as full (175 W)

39.63

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-I71) — Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080 scores 56.1 out of 100 (average of CPU and graphics) and ranks 41 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+	300+	300+	240+
Fortnite	300+	300+	300+	235+
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced	185–240	145–185	110–145	80–110
Cyberpunk 2077	165–220	145–190	115–150	85–115
Rust	175–225	130–175	100–135	75–100
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS	300+	255+	200–255	150–195
Apex Legends	300+	300+	220–285	165–215
ELDEN RING	210–270	165–215	130–170	95–125
Red Dead Redemption 2	300+	235+	180–235	135–175
Baldur's Gate 3	215–280	170–220	130–170	95–130

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 9 290HX Plus

556

faster than 100% of tested · runs: 2

GPU rendering (Blender)

Predator Helios Neo: GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop

6517

faster than 95% of tested · runs: 250

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-I71) — Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080 is a laptop by Acer, released in Q2 2026. It has the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop graphics, 16 GB of DDR5 and 1 TB of storage, with a 16″ IPS screen, 2560×1600 at 240 Hz.

Overview

Overall score (0–100)	56.1
Processor	Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
CPU score	72.57
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
Graphics score	39.63
Graphics power (TGP)	not listed by the maker — counted as full (175 W)
Brand	Acer
Model code	NH.U5TAA.001
Release date	Q2 2026
OS at launch	Windows 11

Display

Screen size	16″
Resolution	2560×1600
Refresh rate	240 Hz
Display type	IPS

Memory

RAM	16 GB DDR5
Storage	1 TB

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