MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI

    •  Date Published: 20 Jan 2026
    • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Laptop, 8GB GDDR7)
    • 16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)
    7.8
    TOTAL SCORE
    4.6 Portability Average
    8.5 Display Excellent
    8.3 For Work Excellent
    8.4 For Gaming Excellent
    Specs For Work For Gaming
    MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI

    MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI

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    CPU Performance: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

    Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.

    Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)

    Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI
    3155
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX ASUS ROG Strix G17
    $2089.00
    2880
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17
    2916
    Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 14
    3943
    Intel Core i9-13980HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $237.99
    3060
    Intel Core i9-14900HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $89.96
    3109

    Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.

    Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

    Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI
    20707
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX ASUS ROG Strix G17
    $2089.00
    16765
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17
    16957
    Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 14
    22914
    Intel Core i9-13980HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $237.99
    18570
    Intel Core i9-14900HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $89.96
    18705

    Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.

    Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

    Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI
    2231
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX ASUS ROG Strix G17
    $2089.00
    1828
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17
    1772
    Intel Core i9-13900HX Dell G16 7630
    $1599.00
    1769
    Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 14
    1759
    Intel Core i9-13980HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $237.99
    1814
    Intel Core i9-14900HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $89.96
    1809

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