Best Laptop for Autocad 2025

[ITVFYPL]

Hi all, given a choice of the following laptops, which would be a best pick to run Autocad seamlessly? Let me know if there's any other model that are better than these.

1. Acer Nitro V15 ANV15-51-78SH/Intel Core i7-13620H 3.60~4.90GHz/32GB D5/512GB SSD/15.6''FHD 165Hz/NVD RTX4050 6GB GDDR6

2. HP Victus Gaming 16-R0326TX/Intel Core i7-13700HX 3.70~5.00Ghz/32GB D5/512GB SSD/16.1"        FHD(1920x1080)165Hz/NVD RTX4060 8GBD6

3. Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9/AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS 3.10~4.50Ghz/32GB D5/512GB SSD/15.6" FHD(1920x1080)144Hz/NVD RTX4060 8GBD6

4. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA507N-URLP024W/AMD Ryzen 7-7435HS 3.10~4.50GHz/32GB D5/512GB SSD/NVD RTX4050 6GB GDDR6

[imadHabash · Accepted solution]

HI,

I suggest to follow this link  System requirements for AutoCAD that may help.

[Brock_Olly]

These will all work well, but more RAM is preferred so I'd go with 2 or 3. If possible look for one with 16GB ram, there's plenty to choose from with an RTX 4060 in the same price range.

[pendean]

All are good choices for your generic explanation on how/what you use AutoCAD for: flip a coin.

[paullimapa]

Seems both i7 in #1 & #2 out performs Ryzen 7 7435HS in #3 & #4 according to this benchmark:

https://technical.city/en/cpu/Core-i7-13620H-vs-Ryzen-7-7435HS

https://technical.city/en/cpu/Core-i7-13700H-vs-Ryzen-7-7435HS

But none of the laptops you spec'd have graphics cards that are certified by Autodesk for Windows 11 & AutoCAD 2025:

https://www.autodesk.com/support/system-requirements/certified-graphics-hardware/autocad

That does NOT mean they won't work but it also means they have not been tested and may not support DirectX12 100% with AutoCAD 2025.

[alex_nguyenH3NNU]

What about Macbooks?

[paullimapa]

Seems like there are issues running all recent versions of AutoCAD on Mac's latest OS.

You may want to read about the most current threads on that forum:

AutoCAD for Mac Forum - Autodesk Community

[alex_nguyenH3NNU]

ah yea i see, but if it does get fixed would macbook be worth getting because im still deciding a mac or windows laptop?

[paullimapa]

That'll depend on if you're willing to run the Mac version of AutoCAD which has a number of limited features compared to the Windows version. You can run Windows version on the Mac only if it's not on an ARMs processor and you'll have to run something like Parallels Desktop to get that to work.

[RandyKDTDG]

I concur with this, we bought all Apple products for our office and when I went to swap to my MacBook Pro, the trial wouldn’t even work. Was back and forth with them for nearly a month trying to get a 3 day trial. Ended up with the only windows device in our office. 

[acreativefounder]

All four can run AutoCAD well, but if the goal is smooth, seamless performance, the HP Victus 16 (option 2) is the best pick overall. The i7-13700HX is the strongest CPU here for AutoCAD’s mostly single-threaded work, and the RTX 4060 (8GB) gives extra headroom for 3D, rendering, and large drawings. The Lenovo LOQ (option 3) is a close second and a good value choice, especially if you prefer AMD. The Acer Nitro and ASUS TUF models with RTX 4050 will still run AutoCAD fine, but they offer less long-term performance headroom compared to the RTX 4060 options.

[john.p.addy]

All four of those, like others have said, will run. 

I'm running a 13th gen I9-13950 w/ 64 GB and a 16 GB video card. 

I tend to like Intel processors over AMD

[john.p.addy]

I'm curious how many other replies to this changed from what they originally sent ?   I know mine did.

[paullimapa]

perhaps time to start a new post with this subject line: "Best Laptop for Autocad 2026"

[davidbros0078]

@plex For running AutoCAD smoothly, all four laptops are capable, but the best choice comes down to CPU power (for drafting), GPU (for 3D work), and long-term performance. The Acer Nitro V15 offers a solid i7-13620H and RTX 4050, which is decent for moderate CAD workloads , but it’s slightly behind the others. The ASUS TUF A15 has similar limitations due to the RTX 4050. Between the top two, the HP Victus 16 stands out as the best overall thanks to its stronger i7-13700HX processor and RTX 4060 GPU, making it more suitable for heavy AutoCAD and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is a very close second with the same RTX 4060 and good overall balance, offering better value. In short, go for HP Victus 16 if you want maximum performance, or Lenovo LOQ 15 if you want the best price-to-performance ratio, and skip the RTX 4050 models if you plan to work on complex or long-term projects.