MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs ROG Ally X
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is about 20% faster than the ROG Ally X in our estimates (median game, 800p Medium, typical power modes).
Updated
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 | ROG Ally X 800p Medium | ROG Ally X 1080p Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorant | 200 | 200 | 247 | 247 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 141 | 103 | 117 | 85 |
| Fortnite | 78 | 57 | 65 | 48 |
| Minecraft | 112 | 112 | 139 | 139 |
| Apex Legends | 135 | 99 | 112 | 82 |
| GTA V | 110 | 110 | 136 | 107 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 118 | 86 | 98 | 71 |
| EA Sports FC 26 | 66 | 48 | 54 | 40 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 81 | 60 | 67 | 49 |
| Elden Ring | 60 | 47 | 53 | 39 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 53 | 39 | 44 | 32 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 48 | 35 | 40 | 29 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 50 | 37 | 42 | 30 |
| Alan Wake 2 | 37 | 27 | 31 | 23 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 25 | 18 | 21 | 15 |
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy under 30 · What is a good FPS?
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Which one should you get?
Pick the MSI Claw 8 AI+ for more FPS: it leads in 162 of 210 games we cover.
At launch the MSI Claw 8 AI+ cost $899.99 and the ROG Ally X $799.99.
MSI Claw 8 AI+: Confidence: medium. Fitted to 6 published results from Notebookcheck and PC Gamer.
ROG Ally X: Confidence: medium. Fitted to 32 published results from Notebookcheck and PC Gamer.
Specs side by side
| Spec | MSI Claw 8 AI+ | ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140V, 8 Xe2 cores | Radeon 780M class, RDNA 3, 12 CUs |
| Processor | 8 cores (4 P + 4 LP-E), 8 threads | 8 Zen 4 cores, 16 threads |
| Memory | 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533 | 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Screen | 8-inch IPS, 1920x1200, 120 Hz | 7-inch IPS, 1920x1080, 120 Hz |
| Released | Dec 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| Launch price | $899.99 | $799.99 |
| System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Estimates use | 30 W (the limit reviews test) | Turbo on battery (25 W) |
MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs ROG Ally X FAQs
Is the MSI Claw 8 AI+ faster than the ROG Ally X?
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is about 20% faster than the ROG Ally X 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 Turbo on battery (25 W) for the ROG Ally X.