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MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR vs MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR

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  • 14differ
  • 106identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR has 20 HX more processor model than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR (275HX vs 255HX). The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR (24 vs 20). The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR (24 vs 20). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 7 on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR, Intel Core Ultra 9 on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR. Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR, Windows 11 Home on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR.

  • Processor family
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:255HX
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR:275HX
  • Processor cores
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:20
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR:24
  • Processor threads
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:20
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR:24
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:5.2 GHz
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR:5.4 GHz
  • Efficient cores
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:12
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR:16
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:5.2 GHz
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR:5.4 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:4.5 GHz
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR:4.6 GHz

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Comparison of Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR, Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-010FR
123 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialMetal, PlasticMetal, Plastic
Original brand nameMSIMSI
Displayidentical
Display diagonal45.7 cm (18")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeQuad HD+Quad HD+
Panel typeIPS-LevelIPS-Level
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Display brightness500 cd/m²500 cd/m²
Colour gamut100%100%
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers255HX275HX
Processor coresDiffers2024
Processor threadsDiffers2024
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance cores88
Efficient coresDiffers1216
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.5 GHz4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers30 MB36 MB
Maximum turbo power160 W160 W
Processor base power55 W55 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Sparsity supportYesYes
Windows Studio effects supportYesYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up toDiffers33 TOPs36 TOPs
NPU performance up to13 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up to8 TOPs8 TOPs
Memoryidentical
Internal memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 16 GB2 x 16 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory96 GB96 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity1 TB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
M.2 SSD size2280 (22 x 80 mm)2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio systemNahimic 3Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeHDHD
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Privacy cameraYesYes
Privacy typePrivacy shutterPrivacy shutter
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturerIntelIntel
WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates2500 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity11
Intel® Thunderbolt 4YesYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetHM870HM870
Repairability index88
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGBRGB
Keyboard backlit zone24-zone RGB24-zone RGB
Keyboard number of keys9999
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneFrenchUnknown — not stated by the source
Copilot keyYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Bundled softwareNvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, Crosshair, Battery Master, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, Intel Application Optimization, Microsoft Effect Pack (MEP)Nvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, Crosshair, Battery Master, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, Intel Application Optimization, Microsoft Effect Pack (MEP)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity90 Wh90 Wh
Battery weight322 g322 g
Poweridentical
AC adapter power240 W240 W
AC adapter input voltage90 - 264 V90 - 264 V
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT SilverEPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight3.1 kg3.1 kg
Width404 mm404 mm
Depth280 mm280 mm
Height (front)2.56 cm2.56 cm
Height (rear)2.99 cm2.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Warranty periodDiffers3 year(s)2 year(s)

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