Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR

112specifications compared
34differ
78identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR has 100 cd/m² more display brightness than the MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR (500 cd/m² vs 400 cd/m²). The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR has 20 HX more processor model than the MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR (275HX vs 255HX). The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR (24 vs 20). Only the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR has card reader integrated. Display diagonal: 43.2 cm (17") on the MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR, 40.6 cm (16") on the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR.

Display diagonal
- Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:43.2 cm (17")
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:40.6 cm (16")
Display brightness
- Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:400 cd/m²
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:500 cd/m²
Processor family
- Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:Intel Core Ultra 7
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor model
- Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:255HX
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:275HX
Processor cores
- Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:20
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:24
Processor threads
- Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:20
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:24
Processor boost frequency
- Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:5.2 GHz
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:5.4 GHz
Efficient cores
- Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:12
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:16

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Comparison of Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR, Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR
129 specifications	A MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR View product	B MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR View product
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Performance
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	40.6 cm (16")
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Display brightnessDiffers	400 cd/m²	500 cd/m²
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 7	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor modelDiffers	255HX	275HX
Processor coresDiffers	20	24
Processor threadsDiffers	20	24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Efficient coresDiffers	12	16
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	30 MB	36 MB
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Total processor performance up toDiffers	33 TOPs	36 TOPs
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 8 GB	2 x 16 GB
Storage1 differ
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Camera2 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Privacy cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Privacy typeKnown for one	Privacy shutter	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffers	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211	Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	5.4
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	0
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM870	HM870
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Nvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, Nvidia Broadcast	Killer Control Center Nvidia App Nahimic 3 MSI App Player Mystic Light Crosshair Battery Master MSI Center Discrete Graphics Mode MSI AI Engine AI Noise Cancellation Pro Intel Application Optimization
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	240 W	280 W
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	383.2 mm	357 mm
DepthDiffers	279.9 mm	284 mm
Height (rear)Differs	2.97 cm	2.85 cm

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