Asus ROG Strix G18 2025
RTX 5070 · Ryzen 9 9955HX
Head-to-head
Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 vs MSI Raider 16 Max HX
MSI Raider 16 Max HX is the faster machine, averaging 27% more frames across 9 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 | Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 | MSI Raider 16 Max HX | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed Shadows | 64 | 89 | -25 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 126 | 211 | -85 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 119 | 177 | -58 |
| Dota 2 | 201 | 190 | +11 |
| F1 24 | 247 | 364 | -117 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 141 | 205 | -64 |
| GTA V | 154 | 188 | -34 |
| Strange Brigade | 300 | 471 | -171 |
| X-Plane 11 | 116 | 113 | +3 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 | MSI Raider 16 Max HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 5070 | RTX 5090 |
| GPU power | - | 175W |
| CPU | Ryzen 9 9955HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX |
| Memory | 32GB | 32GB |
| Display | 18in 2560x1600 | 16in 2560x1600 |
| Refresh | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Weight | 2.88kg | 2.655kg |
| 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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MSI Raider 16 Max HX
RTX 5090 · 175W · Core Ultra 9 290HX