- Dell Pro Max 18 Plus Workstation already supports up to 128 GB CAMM2 RAM
- 256 GB Configuration is expected soon for data tongue or AI-driven work
- Strangely enough no AMD support in spite of clear AI and performance-focused design goals
Dell plans to offer an advanced workstation laptop computer with a massive memory setting of 256 GB later in the year.
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus is already available to buy now and sits on top of Dell’s Mobile WorkStation setup, which we predicted it would last year.
It is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor, paired with up to an NVIDIA RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell GPU, and supports up to 4TB SSD storage, making it one of the best business -carrying computers around.
But no AMD option?
Memory configurations start with a single 16 GB 6400mts DDR5 CSODIMM, and users can upgrade to 32 GB or 64 GB using double modules.
There is also the option of 128 GB 6400 MTS CAMM2 double channel memory, even if you actually pay a prize for it – an additional $ 1,895 at the total price.
And if 128 GB is still not enough, Dell plans to offer a 256 GB CAMM2 RAM setting later in the year.
While 256 GB will be far beyond what most users need, it can appeal to engineers, researchers and developers who regularly work with demanding data sets and calculate-heavy workloads.
Dell has made thermal improvements to Pro Max 18 Plus to keep performance consistent under load. It claims up to an increase of 44 percent in the graphics benefit compared to the previous 18-inch model.
The system also has better serviceability with a modular USB-C port and an easy-to-access upgrade panel.
Combined with Dell’s control tools and security functions, it is clearly built for corporate environments.
A noticeable omission is AMD support. Dell’s Pro Max 14 includes Ryzen AI processors and is part of the Copilot+ set -up, which makes it all more unusual that the 18 plus placed as the most skilled model do not offer AMD settings.
With Ryzen processors that are largely praised for their NPU performance and strong efficiency, their absence can be something of a deal breaker for users looking for AI-focused alternatives.
We can only hope that Dell sees the mistake in its ways and brings AMD options to future Pro Max models.
