Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,743 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Best Computers and Laptops
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Dell maintains its leadership position in AI recommendations for gaming computers. However, and its ROG sub-brand have surged dramatically since late 2025, now consistently challenging for top spots in high-performance categories.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holds the top spot, often recommended alongside its premium Alienware brand. | 57% | |
| 2 | Shows major gains, praised for balanced performance and build quality across price points. | 51% | |
| 3 | Consistently mentioned for both its gaming and business machines, often noted for upgradability. | 48% | |
| 4 | Frequently recommended as a budget-friendly or great value prebuilt gaming PC. | 33% | |
| 5 | A top choice for value-focused prebuilt systems across performance tiers. | 32% | |
| 6 | Losing ground in rankings but still mentioned for premium builds and components. | 31% | |
| 7 | Gaining recognition as a strong mid-range option for 1440p gaming. | 27% | |
| 8 | 26% | ||
| 9 | 16% | ||
| 10 | 16% | ||
| 11 | 15% | ||
| 12 | A top contender for business desktops, especially for creative professionals using macOS. | 14% | |
| 13 | A leader in gaming laptops, praised for premium build and portability. | 13% | |
| 14 | 13% | ||
| 15 | 12% | ||
| 16 | 12% | ||
| 17 | 12% | ||
| 18 | 6% | ||
| 19 | 6% | ||
| 20 | 5% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 3% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 2% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
tomshardware.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 50% of analyzed answers.
Rose from rank #9 to #2 in overall mentions between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Dropped from rank #4 to #8 in overall mentions between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Fell from rank #3 to #9 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026 as other brands gained.
Climbed from rank #10 to #4 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026, dominating laptop queries.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27% | 30% | ||
| 24% | 28% | ||
| 25% | 19% | ||
| 7% | 23% | ||
| 23% | 13% |
The two models disagree most about MSI (ChatGPT #8, Google #25) and NVIDIA (ChatGPT #20, Google #4).
Across 1,743 AI responses, Dell is mentioned most, named in 57% of them, followed by Asus (51%) and Lenovo (48%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,743 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Initially, CyberPowerPC and
Corsair led AI recommendations for this general query. Since December 2025, responses have broadened to frequently include
Asus,
Skytech Gaming, and 's , often segmented by value, mid-range, and premium tiers.
Brands mentioned
What is the best prebuilt gaming PC?
Initially, CyberPowerPC and
Corsair led AI recommendations for this general query. Since December 2025, responses have broadened to frequently include
Asus,
, and 's , often segmented by value, mid-range, and premium tiers.
Similar to other prebuilt prompts, early responses heavily favored Corsair and . Later, both ChatGPT and AI Overviews highlight a wider range of brands like , , and 's , often categorizing them by performance level.
Brands mentioned
Any good recs for a prebuilt gaming PC?
Similar to other prebuilt prompts, early responses heavily favored Corsair and
CyberPowerPC. Later, both ChatGPT and AI Overviews highlight a wider range of brands like
iBUYPOWER,
Asus, and
Dell's
Alienware, often categorizing them by performance level.