MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI
RTX 5070 · Core Ultra 9 275HX
Head-to-head
MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI vs Aorus Elite 16
Aorus Elite 16 is the faster machine, averaging 2% more frames across 6 games. We haven't confirmed a UK price for both machines, so treat this as a performance comparison rather than a value one.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI | Aorus Elite 16 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 136 | 124 | +12 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 120 | 123 | -3 |
| Dota 2 | 184 | 185 | -1 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 142 | 151 | -9 |
| GTA V | 172 | 180 | -8 |
| X-Plane 11 | 111 | 116 | -5 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI | Aorus Elite 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 5070 | RTX 5070 |
| GPU power | - | 115W |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory | 16GB | 32GB |
| Display | 16in 2560x1600 | 16in 2560x1600 |
| Refresh | 240Hz | 165Hz |
| Weight | 2.5kg | 2.386kg |
| Score | Not scored - no UK price | Not scored - no UK price |
How these numbers were produced
Frame rates here are not measured by us, and we label how each one was arrived at. A figure marked measured comes from a published run on that exact machine. A figure marked representative is derived from the GPU and its power limit (TGP) and cross-referenced against published reviews - a sound estimate of what that configuration delivers, but not a measurement of that specific laptop. Unless stated otherwise, numbers are 1920x1080, High preset, upscaling off. Where a laptop ships in several power configurations we use the wattage of the exact SKU listed, because a 140W RTX 5070 and a 115W one are not the same product.
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Aorus Elite 16
RTX 5070 · 115W · Core Ultra 9 275HX