Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4080 (2024) vs MSI Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024)
What ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4080 (2024) does better (19) and where Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024) wins (12) — every spec side by side.
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9.2Graphics8.7
9.5Overall performance8.6
9.6Display7.3
9.2Memory & storage9.5
3.8Battery & portability9.8
7.5Features & cooling9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4080 (2024)Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024)
| ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4080 (2024) | Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 264 mm | 259.7 mm | +4.3 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 355.8 mm | −1.8 mm |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 21.6 mm | +8.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2 kg | +0.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4080 (2024) better than Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024)?
- GPU power (TGP)175 W vs 105 W+67%
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Panel typeMini-LED vs IPS
- SSD (up to)8,192 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 165 Hz+45%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,896 vs 985+92%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,278 vs 13,734+40%
- GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS vs 31.2 TFLOPS+21%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light21,370 vs 18,638+15%
- CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024): No
Why is Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024) better than ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4080 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 100 Wh+11%
- Weight2.65 kg vs 1.99 kg+33%
- Thickness30.4 mm vs 21.6 mm+41%
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 9,728+31%
- Advanced OptimusNo · ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4080 (2024): Yes
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SD card readerNo · ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4080 (2024): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 105 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.6 TFLOPS | 31.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 21,370 | 18,638 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-14900HX | Core Ultra 9 185H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 32 | 22 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i9-14900HX | Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,278 | 13,734 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,167 | 2,471 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,896 | 985 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | IPS |
| Brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 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) | 8,192 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 21.6 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 355.8 mm |
| Depth | 264 mm | 259.7 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 58 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | — |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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