MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ vs ROG Xbox Ally X
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is about 50% faster than the ROG Xbox Ally X in our estimates (median game, 800p Medium, typical power modes).
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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 EX AI+ 800p Medium | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ 1080p Medium | ROG Xbox Ally X 800p Medium | ROG Xbox Ally X 1080p Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorant | 220 | 220 | 224 | 224 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 164 | 147 | 133 | 97 |
| Fortnite | 111 | 82 | 74 | 54 |
| Minecraft | 124 | 124 | 126 | 126 |
| Apex Legends | 157 | 141 | 128 | 94 |
| GTA V | 121 | 121 | 123 | 122 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 146 | 123 | 111 | 82 |
| EA Sports FC 26 | 93 | 68 | 62 | 45 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 110 | 85 | 77 | 56 |
| Elden Ring | 60 | 60 | 60 | 44 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 76 | 56 | 50 | 37 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 68 | 50 | 45 | 33 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 71 | 52 | 47 | 35 |
| Alan Wake 2 | 53 | 39 | 35 | 26 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 36 | 26 | 24 | 17 |
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 EX AI+ for more FPS: it leads in 161 of 210 games we cover.
At launch the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ cost $1799.99 and the ROG Xbox Ally X $999.99.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+: Confidence: medium. Fitted to 5 published results from PC Gamer and Tom's Hardware.
ROG Xbox Ally X: Confidence: high. Fitted to 24 published results from Notebookcheck, ComputerBase, Tom's Hardware and HotHardware.
Specs side by side
| Spec | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ | ROG Xbox Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Arc G3 Extreme (Panther Lake) | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390, 12 Xe3 cores | Radeon 890M class, RDNA 3.5, 16 CUs |
| Processor | 14 cores (2 P + 8 E + 4 LP-E) | 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 | Jun 2026 | Oct 2025 |
| Launch price | $1799.99 | $999.99 |
| System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Estimates use | AI Engine (default, about 25 W) | Turbo on battery (25 W) |
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ vs ROG Xbox Ally X FAQs
Is the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ faster than the ROG Xbox Ally X?
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is about 50% 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 AI Engine (default, about 25 W) for the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and Turbo on battery (25 W) for the ROG Xbox Ally X.