Asus ROG Strix Scar 16
RTX 5090 · Core Ultra 9 275HX
Head-to-head
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 vs MSI Crosshair A17 HX
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 is the faster machine, averaging 13% 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 | Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 | MSI Crosshair A17 HX | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 197 | 128 | +69 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 169 | 121 | +48 |
| Dota 2 | 178 | 203 | -25 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 195 | 142 | +53 |
| GTA V | 163 | 185 | -22 |
| X-Plane 11 | 116 | 107 | +9 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 | MSI Crosshair A17 HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 5090 | RTX 5070 |
| GPU power | - | 115W |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Memory | 64GB | 32GB |
| Display | 16in 2560x1600 | 17in 2560x1600 |
| Refresh | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Weight | 2.776kg | 2.924kg |
| 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 Crosshair A17 HX
RTX 5070 · 115W · Ryzen 9 8940HX