MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs ROG Xbox Ally X
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is about 5% faster than the ROG Xbox Ally X 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 | ROG Xbox Ally X 800p Medium | ROG Xbox Ally X 1080p Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorant | 200 | 200 | 224 | 224 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 141 | 103 | 133 | 97 |
| Fortnite | 78 | 57 | 74 | 54 |
| Minecraft | 112 | 112 | 126 | 126 |
| Apex Legends | 135 | 99 | 128 | 94 |
| GTA V | 110 | 110 | 123 | 122 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 118 | 86 | 111 | 82 |
| EA Sports FC 26 | 66 | 48 | 62 | 45 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 81 | 60 | 77 | 56 |
| Elden Ring | 60 | 47 | 60 | 44 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 53 | 39 | 50 | 37 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 48 | 35 | 45 | 33 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 50 | 37 | 47 | 35 |
| Alan Wake 2 | 37 | 27 | 35 | 26 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 25 | 18 | 24 | 17 |
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy 20–29 · Won't run well under 20 · What is a good FPS?
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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 AI+ for more FPS: it leads in 137 of 216 games we cover.
At launch the MSI Claw 8 AI+ cost $899.99 and the ROG Xbox Ally X $999.99.
MSI Claw 8 AI+: Confidence: medium. Fitted to 6 published results from Notebookcheck and PC Gamer.
ROG Xbox Ally X: Confidence: high. Fitted to 24 published results from Notebookcheck, ComputerBase, Tom's Hardware and HotHardware.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | MSI Claw 8 AI+ | ROG Xbox Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140V, 8 Xe2 cores | Radeon 890M class, RDNA 3.5, 16 CUs |
| Processor | 8 cores (4 P + 4 LP-E), 8 threads | 8 Zen 5 cores, 16 threads |
| Memory | 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533 | 24 GB LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Screen | 8-inch IPS, 1920x1200, 120 Hz | 7-inch IPS, 1920x1080, 120 Hz |
| Released | Dec 2024 | Oct 2025 |
| Launch price | $899.99 | $999.99 |
| System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Estimates use | 30 W (the limit reviews test) | Turbo on battery (25 W) |
MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs ROG Xbox Ally X FAQs
Is the MSI Claw 8 AI+ faster than the ROG Xbox Ally X?
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is about 5% faster than the ROG Xbox 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 Xbox Ally X.
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