Razer unveils 16‑inch Blade with Intel 386H, 64 GB
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- Razer announced the new 16‑inch Blade 16 at GDC 2026, swapping AMD silicon for Intel’s 16‑core Core Ultra 9 386H processor.
- Core Ultra 9 386H outperforms the previous Ryzen AI 9 365 by roughly 10% in Notebookcheck’s benchmark tests.
- GeForce RTX 5090 is offered as a GPU option, paired with a QHD+ 240 Hz OLED display and a 90 Wh battery across all configurations.
- Pricing for the base RTX 5080 model rose from about $3,500 to $3,999 in the US, with UK and Eurozone prices at £3,599 and €4,399 respectively.
- RTX 5090 configurations start at $4,899 (US) with 32 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD, while 64 GB RAM raises the price to $5,599 (US) and €6,299 (Eurozone).
- US inventory includes both RTX 5090 SKUs, with 64 GB RAM units shipping May 15 and 32 GB units a week earlier; UK orders are currently limited to the base SKU.
- Battery capacity is 90 Wh, supporting the high‑refresh OLED panel and demanding GPU performance.
Why it matters: High‑end gamers and content creators gain a faster Intel‑based Blade 16 with optional RTX 5090 graphics, but the 14 % US price hike and limited European ordering raise the cost barrier, making the laptop more expensive for budget‑conscious buyers.
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