Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) vs MSI Crosshair 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (11) and where Crosshair 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024) wins (12) — every spec side by side.
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8.4Graphics6.7
7.5Overall performance8.7
7.6Display8.3
8.6Memory & storage9.5
4.4Battery & portability3.2
7.7Features & cooling4.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4070 (2024)Crosshair 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) | Crosshair 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 279.9 mm | 279.9 mm | = |
| Width | 360 mm | 383.2 mm | −23.2 mm |
| Thickness | 28.6 mm | 29.7 mm | −1.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.8 kg | −0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Crosshair 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024)?
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · Crosshair 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024): No
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 16 TFLOPS+36%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,666 vs 11,804+24%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 3,072+50%
- Weight2.6 kg vs 2.8 kg+8%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Crosshair 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Crosshair 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024): No
- USB-C ports2 vs 12×
- SD card readerYes · Crosshair 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024): No
- Thickness28.6 mm vs 29.7 mm+4%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
Why is Crosshair 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,527 vs 17,213+64%
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- CPU cores10 vs 202×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core908 vs 1,372+51%
- CPU threads16 vs 28+75%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,346 vs 2,992+28%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 178 ppi+25%
- Max CPU clock4.8 GHz vs 5.5 GHz+15%
- Screen size16″ vs 17″+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 16 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,666 | 11,804 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Core i7-14700HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 20 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 28 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14450HX, Core i5-14500HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX | Core i7-14700HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,527 | 17,213 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,346 | 2,992 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 908 | 1,372 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 17″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 178 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 28.6 mm | 29.7 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 383.2 mm |
| Depth | 279.9 mm | 279.9 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 55.8 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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