Dell’s latest Pro Max AI PCs come equipped with Nvidia’s RTX Pro Blackwell GPUs, making them an attractive choice for AI developers. However, the new lineup of desktops and laptops also introduces several innovative features, including an “infinite turbo” mode that gamers would love and 18-inch displays.
The “Pro Max” series isn’t designed for everyday users. Instead, it continues the tradition of Dell’s Precision line, offering high-performance workstations.
Dell’s 14- and 16-inch laptops featuring Nvidia’s RTX Pro laptop GPUs will be available in July, alongside models powered by AMD Ryzen and Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors.
Versions with integrated graphics will be released on March 27. Dell’s desktop lineup—including the Slim, Micro, and Tower series—will launch on March 27 with “Ada”-class RTX 4000-series GPUs, while versions featuring Core Ultra Series 2 desktop or AMD Threadripper CPUs and RTX Pro Blackwell desktop GPUs will arrive in July.
Additionally, Dell will offer Nvidia’s new GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip in a desktop configuration. According to Nvidia, this setup delivers 20,000 TOPS and a staggering 784GB of memory—288GB allocated to the GPU and 496GB to the CPU—making it capable of handling virtually any AI model.
Dell’s Pro Max Desktops Feature Cutting-Edge Technology
While the high-end “desktop” model may be out of reach for most users, Dell’s Tower, Slim, and Micro Pro Max PCs are expected to be more affordable and introduce some exciting innovations.
Dell claims that the Pro Max Tower T2 will be the fastest tower for single-threaded applications, thanks to its exclusive unlimited turbo duration technology. Typically, Intel and AMD processors operate at both a base clock speed and a higher “turbo” speed, which eventually drops to prevent overheating.
The duration a CPU maintains turbo mode, known as “tau,” is crucial in performance tests. Dell’s T2, however, is designed to sustain turbo mode indefinitely due to its advanced cooling system, making it ideal for AI workloads.
In a follow-up email, Dell confirmed: “The T2 tower supports 125W CPU running at 250W with Unlimited Turbo Duration, so yes, the Dell Pro Max Tower can exist in infinite turbo mode.”
Dell Pro MaxAnother noteworthy feature is the modular USB-C port included in “select” Dell Pro Max desktops. While its purpose on a desktop is unclear, its potential durability benefits could be significant, especially considering the wear and tear USB-C ports experience on mobile devices.
However, it has been clarified that these modular USB-C ports will appear on Dell Pro Max laptops, specifically in the Base and Plus tiers. The technology was first introduced at CES 2025.
Dell’s Pro Max Laptops Expand to 18 Inches
Dell’s AI Max laptops are divided into three categories: Base, Plus, and Premium. The base 14-inch and 16-inch models see performance boosts of 33% to 36% over previous Precision 3-series workstations.
The Plus tier introduces 16- and 18-inch models, which pack considerable power while still being portable—though the 6.9-pound weight may challenge that notion. These laptops integrate Thunderbolt 5 power delivery through the latest 48-volt EPR USB-C adapters, capable of supplying up to 240W.
Designed for AI and software development, these models feature RTX Pro 5000 GPUs with 24GB of GPU memory, up to 256GB of system memory, and advanced cooling with three fans. Storage options include up to 16 terabytes with RAID configurations.
Surprisingly, the Premium tier does not include an 18-inch model. Instead, Dell’s high-end AI laptops feature tandem OLED displays, a technology initially introduced with the M4 iPad and now making its way into laptops.
By stacking two OLED panels, these displays enhance HDR brightness (TrueBlack 1000) while maintaining deep blacks. The Premium models also feature a zero-lattice keyboard, up to 64GB of LPDDR5X memory, and up to 8TB of dual-storage RAID.
Dell’s new Pro Max AI PCs push workstation innovation forward, offering cutting-edge performance and features tailored for AI workloads and high-end computing.
