MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is about 41% faster than the MSI Claw 8 AI+ in our estimates (median game, 800p Medium, typical power modes).
Updated · How we estimate
Estimated FPS in popular games
Estimated average FPS at 800p and 1080p Medium, upscaling off, each at its typical power mode.
| Game | MSI Claw 8 AI+ 800p Medium | MSI Claw 8 AI+ 1080p Medium | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ 800p Medium | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ 1080p Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorant | 200 | 200 | 220 | 220 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 141 | 103 | 164 | 147 |
| Fortnite | 78 | 57 | 111 | 82 |
| Minecraft | 112 | 112 | 124 | 124 |
| Apex Legends | 135 | 99 | 157 | 141 |
| GTA V | 110 | 110 | 121 | 121 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 118 | 86 | 146 | 123 |
| EA Sports FC 26 | 66 | 48 | 93 | 68 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 81 | 60 | 110 | 85 |
| Elden Ring | 60 | 47 | 60 | 60 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 53 | 39 | 76 | 56 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 48 | 35 | 68 | 50 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 50 | 37 | 71 | 52 |
| Alan Wake 2 | 37 | 27 | 53 | 39 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 25 | 18 | 36 | 26 |
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Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Which one should you get?
Pick the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ for more FPS: it leads in 206 of 216 games we cover.
At launch the MSI Claw 8 AI+ cost $899.99 and the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ $1799.99.
MSI Claw 8 AI+: Confidence: medium. Fitted to 6 published results from Notebookcheck and PC Gamer.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+: Confidence: medium. Fitted to 5 published results from PC Gamer and Tom's Hardware.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | MSI Claw 8 AI+ | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc G3 Extreme (Panther Lake) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140V, 8 Xe2 cores | Intel Arc B390, 12 Xe3 cores |
| Processor | 8 cores (4 P + 4 LP-E), 8 threads | 14 cores (2 P + 8 E + 4 LP-E) |
| Memory | 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533 | 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Screen | 8-inch IPS, 1920x1200, 120 Hz | 8-inch IPS, 1920x1200, 120 Hz |
| Released | Dec 2024 | Jun 2026 |
| Launch price | $899.99 | $1799.99 |
| System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Estimates use | 30 W (the limit reviews test) | AI Engine (default, about 25 W) |
MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ FAQs
Is the MSI Claw 8 AI+ faster than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is about 41% faster than the MSI Claw 8 AI+ in our estimates (median game, 800p Medium, typical power modes).
Which is better for battery life?
It depends on the power mode more than the device: both run longer on lower modes. Our FPS estimates use 30 W (the limit reviews test) for the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and AI Engine (default, about 25 W) for the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+.