MSI Raider A16 HX (B8Wx)

    •  Date Published: 14 Jul 2026
    • AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (Laptop)
    • 16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 96GB RAM
    • 2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)
    8.3
    TOTAL SCORE
    4.8 Portability Average
    8.5 Display Excellent
    8.6 For Work Excellent
    9.4 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL
    Best Prices Specs For Work For Gaming
    MSI Raider A16 HX (B8Wx)

    MSI Raider A16 HX (B8Wx)

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    For Work

    CPU Performance: AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX

    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 i9-13980HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $268.73
    3060
    Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 14
    3943
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17
    2916
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX ASUS ROG Strix G17
    $1958.00
    2880
    AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX MSI Raider A16 HX (B8Wx)
    2839
    Intel Core i9-14900HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $74.99
    3109
    Apple M3 Max (16-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 16
    3127
    Intel Core i7-14700HX HP OMEN 16
    $1262.61
    2871
    Apple M3 Max (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 16
    2847
    Intel Core i7-13850HX Dell Precision 16 7680
    $2199.99
    2700

    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 i9-13980HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $268.73
    18570
    Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 14
    22914
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17
    16957
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX ASUS ROG Strix G17
    $1958.00
    16765
    AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX MSI Raider A16 HX (B8Wx)
    15828
    Intel Core i9-14900HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $74.99
    18705
    Apple M3 Max (16-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 16
    21254
    Intel Core i7-14700HX HP OMEN 16
    $1262.61
    17358
    Apple M3 Max (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 16
    17576
    Intel Core i7-13850HX Dell Precision 16 7680
    $2199.99
    16782

    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 i9-13980HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $268.73
    1814
    Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 14
    1759
    Intel Core i9-13900HX Dell G16 7630
    $1599.00
    1769
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17
    1772
    AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX ASUS ROG Strix G17
    $1958.00
    1828
    AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX MSI Raider A16 HX (B8Wx)
    1717
    Intel Core i9-14900HX ASUS ROG Strix G16
    $74.99
    1809
    Apple M3 Max (16-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 16
    1572
    AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX ASUS ROG Strix G17
    $1549.00
    1382
    Intel Core i7-14700HX HP OMEN 16
    $1262.61
    1579
    Apple M3 Max (14-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 16
    1373
    Intel Core i7-13850HX Dell Precision 16 7680
    $2199.99
    1265

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