MSI Katana A15 AI
RTX 4070 · 105W · Ryzen 9 8945HS
Head-to-head
MSI Katana A15 AI vs MSI Sword 16 HX
MSI Sword 16 HX is the faster machine, averaging 15% 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 Katana A15 AI | MSI Sword 16 HX | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 108 | 114 | -6 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 96 | 94 | +2 |
| Dota 2 | 139 | 171 | -32 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 101 | 111 | -10 |
| GTA V | 165 | 164 | +1 |
| X-Plane 11 | 52 | 128 | -76 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| MSI Katana A15 AI | MSI Sword 16 HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 4070 | RTX 4070 |
| GPU power | 105W | - |
| CPU | Ryzen 9 8945HS | Core i7-14700HX |
| Memory | 16GB | 16GB |
| Display | 15.6in 1920x1080 | 16in 1920x1200 |
| Refresh | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Weight | 2.3kg | 2.3kg |
| 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 Sword 16 HX
RTX 4070 · Core i7-14700HX