MSI Raider A16 HX gaming laptop features AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and Nvidia RTX 5080

The MSI Raider A16 HX (B8WI-023USAMD) is a high-performance gaming laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor, which includes 16 cores, 32 threads, and 80MB of total cache. The system is paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, featuring 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM and a TGP of up to 175W with dynamic boost enabled. The unit tested includes 32GB of DDR5 memory at 5200MT/s, expandable to 96GB. The 16-inch IPS display offers a 240Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2560x1600. Storage is handled by dual M.2 slots, supporting both PCIe Gen4 and Gen5 standards, with the tested model including a 2TB drive. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, supported by a 91.8Wh battery. The laptop features a 24-zone customizable RGB keyboard with transparent WASD keys. Performance testing in synthetic benchmarks like Geekbench 7 and 3DMark, alongside real-world gaming in titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Crimson Desert, demonstrates the system's capability to handle demanding graphical workloads, particularly when utilizing DLSS or DLAA.

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The MSI Raider A16 HX (B8WI-023USAMD) is a high-performance gaming laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor, which includes 16 cores, 32 threads, and 80MB of total cache. The system is paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, featuring 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM and a TGP of up to 175W with dynamic boost enabled. The unit tested includes 32GB of DDR5 memory at 5200MT/s, expandable to 96GB. The 16-inch IPS display offers a 240Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2560x1600. Storage is handled by dual M.2 slots, supporting both PCIe Gen4 and Gen5 standards, with the tested model including a 2TB drive. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, supported by a 91.8Wh battery. The laptop features a 24-zone customizable RGB keyboard with transparent WASD keys. Performance testing in synthetic benchmarks like Geekbench 7 and 3DMark, alongside real-world gaming in titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Crimson Desert, demonstrates the system's capability to handle demanding graphical workloads, particularly when utilizing DLSS or DLAA.

The laptop is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor featuring 16 cores and 32 threads. Graphics performance is driven by an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM.

The 16-inch IPS display provides a 240Hz refresh rate and a 2560x1600 resolution for high-fidelity gaming. The system supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory and includes dual M.2 slots for PCIe Gen4 and Gen5 storage.

MSI Center software allows for granular control over system performance, including fan curves and GPU clock offsets. The device includes modern connectivity standards such as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

Chapter guide

Introduction and core specificationsOverview of the MSI Raider A16 HX hardware, including the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU.Design and display featuresExamination of the chassis design, RGB lighting, and the 16-inch 240Hz IPS display.I/O and connectivityBreakdown of the available ports, including USB-C, HDMI 2.1, and Gigabit Ethernet.MSI Center softwareDemonstration of the MSI Center interface for monitoring hardware and adjusting performance profiles.Synthetic benchmarksPerformance results from Geekbench 7, 3DMark Port Royal, Steel Nomad, and Time Spy.Gaming performanceReal-world gameplay testing in Red Dead Redemption 2, Doom Eternal, Mortal Kombat 1, and Crimson Desert.

Worth noting

  • The reviewer notes that the laptop's performance was tested while plugged into a wall outlet using 'Extreme Performance' and 'APEX' modes, which may not reflect battery-powered performance.
  • The reviewer mentions that the frame rate counter used for testing is connected to game capture, which may impact the reported resolution and performance metrics.

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