The RTX 5090 delivers 6-15% higher frame rates compared to the RTX 5080, but costs significantly more in India (₹1.5+ lakh difference). For 1440p gaming, the RTX 5080 provides excellent performance at a much better value. Only consider RTX 5090 if you're gaming at 4K resolution consistently or want future-proofing for the next 3-4 years.

Gaming laptops in India include 20% customs duty plus 18% GST on the landed cost. Additionally, many high-end models are available only through parallel imports or global stores, adding further markup. This makes flagship gaming laptops roughly 1.5-2x their US pricing.

AMD's Ryzen 9000 series mobile chips are excellent for productivity and battery life, as seen in the Zephyrus G14. However, for pure gaming performance, Intel's Ultra 9 series paired with high-wattage RTX GPUs currently leads. AMD laptops excel in efficiency and thermal management.

The number refers to Total Graphics Power (TGP) - how much power the GPU can consume. A 140W RTX 4060 performs significantly better than a 100W version of the same chip. Always check TGP ratings, as they greatly impact gaming performance. Higher wattage typically requires better cooling and larger chassis.

16GB is sufficient for most current games, but newer titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Flight Simulator can benefit from 32GB, especially at higher resolutions. Most laptops in our guide support RAM upgrades, so you can start with 16GB and upgrade later if needed.

DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is NVIDIA's AI upscaling technology that renders games at lower resolution and uses AI to upscale them, dramatically improving performance. For laptop gaming, DLSS can provide 30-50% FPS improvements, making it essential for playing modern games at high settings on mobile GPUs.

Higher refresh rates (144Hz, 240Hz) provide smoother motion and reduced input lag, crucial for competitive gaming. For single-player RPGs, 120Hz is sufficient. However, ensure your laptop's GPU can actually drive games at high frame rates to match the display capability.