Level Infinity Adds Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Model to RTX 5090 Laptop
The new Level Infinity models are among the first laptops to combine Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh HX-series processors with NVIDIA's Blackwell-based RTX 50-series mobile GPUs, targeting both gaming and local AI workloads.
Key Facts
- The Level Infinity RTX 5090 model with Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus starts at 669,700 yen.
- The Level Infinity RTX 5080 model with Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus starts at 539,800 yen.
- Both 18-inch laptops feature a WQXGA (2560x1600) display with a 240 Hz refresh rate and G-Sync support.
- Sales began July 2 through PC Kobo, Goodwill, and Unitcom's online shop.
- The RTX 5090 model uses a 24-core processor clocked up to 5.5 GHz; the RTX 5080 model uses a 20-core processor clocked up to 5.3 GHz.
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Unitcom has added a new model to its Level Infinity gaming laptop series, pairing the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus with the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. The 18-inch notebook went on sale July 2 through PC Kobo and Goodwill stores and the company's official online shop, with prices starting at 669,700 yen. The system supports BTO customization. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus uses the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture with 24 cores and a maximum clock speed of 5.5 GHz. The RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is based on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and includes fifth-generation Tensor cores, DLSS 4, and G-Sync support. The display is an 18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) non-glare LCD with a 240 Hz refresh rate. NVIDIA Advanced Optimus Dynamic Display Switch lets the GPU control the screen directly, reducing latency. Unitcom also introduced a second model pairing the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with a Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, priced from 539,800 yen. Both models ship with Windows 11 Home, a 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD, and no optical drive. The cooling system supports a TDP of 175W.
Unitcom's Level Infinity series, sold under the iiyama PC brand, now offers two high-end 18-inch configurations built around NVIDIA's latest mobile GPUs. The top-tier model combines the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, a 24-core processor clocked up to 5.5 GHz. The second configuration uses the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, a 20-core chip reaching 5.3 GHz. Both processors use the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture. The RTX 5090 model starts at 669,700 yen with 16 GB of memory, while a 32 GB version costs 709,800 yen. The RTX 5080 model starts at 539,800 yen with a 32 GB option at 579,800 yen. All configurations include a 1 TB NVMe M.2 SSD and Windows 11 Home. The 18-inch WQXGA display runs at 240 Hz and supports G-Sync. Unitcom markets the machines for gaming, local LLM inference, generative AI, video editing, and RAW development. The cooling system is rated for a 175W TDP. Sales are available at PC Kobo, Goodwill, and the official online shop, with BTO customization offered.
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