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Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition Gaming Laptop

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The hardware

Full Specifications

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Performance — CPU / GPU▾
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
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Observed 2026-10-05T23:25:39.551717+00:00

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GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
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Memory & Storage▾
Installed RAM16 GB
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Total storage1 TB
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Display▾
Screen technologyUnpublished
Size16 in
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Resolution2560x1600 px
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Refresh rate240 Hz
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Battery & Power▾
Battery capacity80 Wh
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Power supply240W
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Connectivity▾
PortsHDMI (supports 4K @ 60Hz) 2.1 · 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2/DP (w/PD3.0 Charging) · 1 Audio Combo (1/8") · 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2/DP (w/PD3.0 Charging)
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Wireless & networkingGb LAN · AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E · BT 5.3
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Build & Physical▾
Weight2300 g
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Dimensions14.29" x 10.61" x 1.0"
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Software & Bundle▾
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
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Included bundleUnpublished
Motherboard & Memory Expansion▾
Motherboard modelUnpublished
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Total RAM slotsUnpublished
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Independent testing

Benchmarks & Reviews

4 results from other configurations · 1 written review · 1 video
Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core16,483 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.

Higher is better
Test conditions
Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Home · Review's processor limits: 102 W short burst; 102 W sustained
Test version
Geekbench 6.7
Published
2026-07-03
Measurement date
Unpublished
Reviewed setup
MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGK (Crosshair A16 Series) · AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop · 32 GB RAM
Configuration match
Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Different ram_gb Unknown memory_topology Unknown thermal_mode Unknown operating_point Noncritical differences: gpu, storage_gb, region
Confidence
Moderate
Limitations
Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location
Geekbench 6.7 / Multi-Core; reviewed-device row: MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGKAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
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Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core2,839 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Speed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.

Higher is better
Test conditions
Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Home · Review's processor limits: 102 W short burst; 102 W sustained
Test version
Geekbench 6.7
Published
2026-07-03
Measurement date
Unpublished
Reviewed setup
MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGK (Crosshair A16 Series) · AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop · 32 GB RAM
Configuration match
Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Different ram_gb Unknown memory_topology Unknown thermal_mode Unknown operating_point Noncritical differences: gpu, storage_gb, region
Confidence
Moderate
Limitations
Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location
Geekbench 6.7 / Single-Core; reviewed-device row: MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGKAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
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Cinebench R23 Multi Core32,745 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Rendering speed using all processor cores.

Higher is better
Test conditions
Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Home · Review's processor limits: 102 W short burst; 102 W sustained
Test version
Cinebench R23
Published
2026-07-03
Measurement date
Unpublished
Reviewed setup
MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGK (Crosshair A16 Series) · AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop · 32 GB RAM
Configuration match
Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Different ram_gb Unknown memory_topology Unknown thermal_mode Unknown operating_point Noncritical differences: gpu, storage_gb, region
Confidence
Moderate
Limitations
Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location
Cinebench R23 / Multi Core; reviewed-device row: MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGKAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
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Benchmarks & Reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments.

4 results from other configurations1 written review1 video

Results marked “Other configuration” come from devices with a matching processor or graphics chip. This configuration may perform differently.

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Processor

Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core

Higher is better

Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos. Compared with 6 reviewed laptops in this comparison.

Middle of these 6: 16,802.5 points

  1. MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG · 16 GB ↗16,885 points
  2. Asus ZenBook S14 UX5406AA · 32 GB ↗16,882 points
  3. HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 · 128 GB ↗16,855 points
  4. Lenovo ThinkPad P16v G3 21RS000DGE · 32 GB ↗16,750 points
  5. Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro · 32 GB ↗16,587 points
  6. HP OmniBook Ultra 14 Core Ultra X9 · 32 GB ↗16,568 points
  7. Reviewed configuration: MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGK · 32 GB ↗16,483 points

Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

Higher is better

Rendering speed using all processor cores. Compared with 6 reviewed laptops in this comparison.

Middle of these 6: 34,968 points

  1. Dell Pro Max 16 Plus · 128 GB ↗35,165 points
  2. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 · 96 GB ↗34,998 points
  3. Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 · 32 GB ↗34,981 points
  4. HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 · 64 GB ↗34,955 points
  5. HP Omen Max 16 ah000 · 32 GB ↗33,449 points
  6. Reviewed configuration: MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGK · 32 GB ↗32,745 points
  7. HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 · 128 GB ↗30,706 points

Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗

Processor test results and sources
TestResultTest conditionsSource
Geekbench 6.7 Multi-CoreSpeed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.Higher is better16,483 pointsOther configuration

Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Home · Review's processor limits: 102 W short burst; 102 W sustained

Reviewed setup: MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGK (Crosshair A16 Series) · AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop · 32 GB RAM		Notebookcheck ↗2026-07-03
Geekbench 6.7 Single-CoreSpeed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.Higher is better2,839 pointsOther configuration

Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Home · Review's processor limits: 102 W short burst; 102 W sustained

Reviewed setup: MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGK (Crosshair A16 Series) · AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop · 32 GB RAM		Notebookcheck ↗2026-07-03
Cinebench R23 Multi CoreRendering speed using all processor cores.Higher is better32,745 pointsOther configuration

Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Home · Review's processor limits: 102 W short burst; 102 W sustained

Reviewed setup: MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGK (Crosshair A16 Series) · AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop · 32 GB RAM		Notebookcheck ↗2026-07-03
Cinebench R23 Single CoreRendering speed using one processor core.Higher is better1,886 pointsOther configuration

Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Home · Review's processor limits: 102 W short burst; 102 W sustained

Reviewed setup: MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGK (Crosshair A16 Series) · AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop · 32 GB RAM		Notebookcheck ↗2026-07-03

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  • Notebookcheck ↗2026-07-03MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGK (Crosshair A16 Series) · AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop · 32 GB RAM

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Configuration matching & limitations

Notebookcheck: Model review. Results describe the tested hardware; unspecified power modes and RAM topology do not establish an exact target test.

ETA PRIME: Model video; use the video for the reviewed hardware and settings. No numeric result is inferred from metadata.

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