Asus ROG Strix Scar 18
RTX 5090 · 175W · Core Ultra 9 290HX
Head-to-head
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is the faster machine, averaging 28% more frames across 10 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 18 | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 212 | 136 | +76 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 107 | 86 | +21 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 173 | 120 | +53 |
| Dota 2 | 208 | 184 | +24 |
| F1 24 | 372 | 251 | +121 |
| F1 25 | 255 | 191 | +64 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 214 | 142 | +72 |
| GTA V | 187 | 172 | +15 |
| Strange Brigade | 494 | 302 | +192 |
| X-Plane 11 | 122 | 111 | +11 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 5090 | RTX 5070 |
| GPU power | 175W | - |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 290HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory | 128GB | 16GB |
| Display | 18in 3840x2400 | 16in 2560x1600 |
| Refresh | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Weight | 3.605kg | 2.5kg |
| 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 16 HX AI
RTX 5070 · Core Ultra 9 275HX