Top Gaming Laptops for Metro 2039
The Ray Tracing Showcase
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets Medium/High settings, a rock-solid 60 FPS, Ray Tracing enabled (with DLSS/FSR))
Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5050
- ⚙️Intel Core i7-13620H 13th Generation Raptor Lake Mobile Processor
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Ada Lovelace architecture with dedicated graphics processing (80W TGP)
- 💡16GB DDR5-5200MHz Dual-Channel (2x8GB SO-DIMM modules, upgradeable to 64GB)
- 💾1TB NVMe
Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050
- ⚙️Intel Core i7-13650HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (75W TGP)
- 💡16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
- 💾512GB NVMe
Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250)
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
- 💡32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
- 💾2TB NVMe
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (95W TGP)
- 💡32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
- 💾2TB NVMe
HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
- 💡32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
- 💾1TB NVMe
XMG Fusion 16 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop Laptop GPU (115W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz (Single-Channel)
- 💾4TB NVMe
GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (140W TGP)
- 💡32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe
Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
- 💡16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
- 💾1TB NVMe
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (115W TGP)
- 💡32 GB DDR5 6400MHz (2x16GB)
- 💾2TB NVMe
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (140W TGP)
- 💡32GB
- 💾2TB NVMe
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
- ⚙️Intel Ultra 7 255HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- 💡32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (140W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz (commonly listed as 4800MHz by some retailers, but 5600MHz is common for 14th Gen HX with DDR5)
- 💾2TB NVMe
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (230W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (140W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
XMG Apex 16 Max (RTX 5070 Ti & Ryzen 9)
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (140W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)
- 💾2TB NVMe
Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro (RTX 5080 & Ultra 9)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (270W TGP)
- 💡32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾3TB NVMe
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe
MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾6TB NVMe
ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
Brainstormer's Pro Tip: Excellent target! Going for the 'The Ray Tracing Showcase' is a perfect move for any Visuals Enthusiast. This tier is all about giving you the power to crank the settings to Medium/High settings and hit a rock-solid 60 FPS. You'll be able to fully immerse yourself in those stunning Ray Traced visuals!
- CPU:
- Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (Recommended desktop CPU)
- Laptop CPU:
- Intel Core i7-11800H or AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (Adequate for entry-level performance at reduced visual fidelity.)
- GPU:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (Recommended desktop GPU)
- Laptop GPU:
- NVIDIA RTX 4050 (100W+) (Relies on Frame Generation to maintain a playable experience.)
- RAM:
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage:
- 120GB PCIe Gen 3 SSD
The Ray Tracing Showcase
1440p (QHD) - High (Targets High settings, ~60-80 FPS, Ray Tracing enabled (with DLSS/FSR))
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾4TB NVMe
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡Up to 64GB DDR5
- 💾4TB NVMe
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (95W TGP)
- 💡32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
- 💾2TB NVMe
HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
- 💡32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
- 💾1TB NVMe
XMG Fusion 16 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop Laptop GPU (115W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz (Single-Channel)
- 💾4TB NVMe
GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (140W TGP)
- 💡32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (115W TGP)
- 💡32 GB DDR5 6400MHz (2x16GB)
- 💾2TB NVMe
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (140W TGP)
- 💡32GB
- 💾2TB NVMe
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
- ⚙️Intel Ultra 7 255HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- 💡32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (140W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz (commonly listed as 4800MHz by some retailers, but 5600MHz is common for 14th Gen HX with DDR5)
- 💾2TB NVMe
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (230W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (140W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
XMG Apex 16 Max (RTX 5070 Ti & Ryzen 9)
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (140W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)
- 💾2TB NVMe
Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro (RTX 5080 & Ultra 9)
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (270W TGP)
- 💡32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾3TB NVMe
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe
MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾6TB NVMe
ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
Brainstormer's Pro Tip: You're aiming for the sweet spot! Going for the 'The Ray Tracing Showcase' is a perfect move for any Visuals Enthusiast. This tier is all about giving you the power to crank the settings to High settings and hit ~60-80 FPS. You'll be able to fully immerse yourself in those stunning Ray Traced visuals!
- CPU:
- Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (Recommended desktop CPU)
- Laptop CPU:
- Intel Core i9-13900HX or AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (High core counts help manage the heavy draw calls of the shattered Moscow ruins.)
- GPU:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (Recommended desktop GPU)
- Laptop GPU:
- NVIDIA RTX 4080 (175W) (A high-TGP laptop GPU is required to match desktop-class 1440p rendering.)
- RAM:
- 32GB DDR5
- Storage:
- 120GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
- Min GPU TGP:
- 175W
Custom Build
Resolution - Ultra (Targets Ultra settings, ~30-60 FPS, Ray Tracing possible)
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (140W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz (commonly listed as 4800MHz by some retailers, but 5600MHz is common for 14th Gen HX with DDR5)
- 💾2TB NVMe
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (140W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
XMG Apex 16 Max (RTX 5070 Ti & Ryzen 9)
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (140W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)
- 💾2TB NVMe
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾6TB NVMe
MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
Brainstormer's Pro Tip: You're aiming for the sweet spot! Going for the 'Custom Build' is a perfect move for any Savvy Gamer. This tier is all about giving you the power to crank the settings to Ultra settings and hit ~30-60 FPS. It's the ideal balance of beautiful graphics and smooth, reliable performance!
- CPU:
- Intel Core i9-14900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (Recommended desktop CPU)
- Laptop CPU:
- Intel Core i9-14900HX (The absolute peak of mobile processing power is required.)
- GPU:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Recommended desktop GPU)
- Laptop GPU:
- NVIDIA RTX 4090 (175W) (Requires aggressive DLSS profiles to maintain 4K 60fps.)
- RAM:
- 64GB DDR5
- Storage:
- 120GB PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD
- Min GPU TGP:
- 175W
About Metro 2039
Metro 2039 marks the triumphant and terrifying return of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic franchise, thrusting players back into the claustrophobic, irradiated underground tunnels of Moscow. Developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver, this fourth mainline entry promises to be the darkest and most psychologically gripping chapter yet, written in close collaboration with original series author Dmitry Glukhovsky. Set exactly six years after the harrowing events of the original game, players will step into the worn boots of 'The Stranger', a completely new protagonist burdened by a deeply tortured past. Forced out of a self-imposed exile, you must undertake a desperate journey into the shattered, mutant-infested ruins of Moscow to confront the rising, fascistic Novoreich government. Billed as a return to the franchise's roots, Metro 2039 emphasizes tense psychological horror, methodical stealth action, and desperate survival combat where every single bullet is a precious commodity. Powered by an overhauled 4A Engine, the game features industry-leading photo-realistic lighting, unparalleled immersive mechanics, and grotesque environmental details that will push current-generation console and PC hardware to its absolute limits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best laptop to play Metro 2039?
The 'best' laptop depends on your budget and desired performance (resolution and graphics settings). Our guide provides tailored recommendations, from budget-friendly options for 1080p gaming to high-end machines capable of 4K with ray tracing for Metro 2039. Check our 'Recommended' or 'High' tier sections for a great balance of price and performance.
How much RAM do I need for Metro 2039?
While the minimum requirement might be 8GB, we strongly recommend at least 16GB of RAM for a smooth gaming experience in Metro 2039. This allows the game to run effectively while also handling background processes from your operating system without performance drops.
Is an SSD required to play Metro 2039?
While not always a strict requirement, an SSD (Solid State Drive) is highly recommended for Metro 2039. It dramatically reduces loading times, getting you into the game faster and eliminating stutters when the game loads new areas. All our recommended laptops feature an SSD as standard.
How important is the GPU's TGP (Total Graphic Power) for Metro 2039?
TGP is very important. Two laptops with the same GPU, like an RTX 4060, can have very different performance levels. A higher TGP (measured in watts) allows the GPU to run faster and deliver more frames per second. We specify target TGP values in our requirement tiers where possible to help you choose a laptop that performs as expected.