Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025) vs MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI RTX 5060 (2025)
What ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025) does better (22) and where Crosshair 18 HX AI RTX 5060 (2025) wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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7.6Graphics3.4
8.2Overall performance5.3
8.5Display5.0
4.2Memory & storage7.1
2.7Battery & portability5.6
7.7Features & cooling2.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025)Crosshair 18 HX AI RTX 5060 (2025)
| ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025) | Crosshair 18 HX AI RTX 5060 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 298 mm | 280 mm | +18 mm |
| Width | 399 mm | 404 mm | −5 mm |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 29.9 mm | +2.1 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.1 kg | +0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Crosshair 18 HX AI RTX 5060 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)42 TFLOPS vs 18.4 TFLOPS2.3×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light27,180 vs 13,640+99%
- GPU power (TGP)175 W vs 115 W+52%
- Brightness1,200 nits vs 500 nits2.4×
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 3,3282.3×
- Video memory16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- RAM (base)64 GB vs 16 GB4×
- Response time3 ms vs 7 ms2.3×
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Crosshair 18 HX AI RTX 5060 (2025): No
- HDRYes · Crosshair 18 HX AI RTX 5060 (2025): No
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Crosshair 18 HX AI RTX 5060 (2025): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Crosshair 18 HX AI RTX 5060 (2025): No
Why is Crosshair 18 HX AI RTX 5060 (2025) better than ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.1 kg+6%
- Advanced OptimusNo · ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
- Thickness32 mm vs 29.9 mm+7%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 6,400 MHz+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 42 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 27,180 | 13,640 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 22,256 | 21,832 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,276 | 3,163 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,116 | 2,086 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 1,200 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 7 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 98% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 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 | 380 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 29.9 mm |
| Width | 399 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 298 mm | 280 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 53.7 dB | 58.6 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 5 Gbit/s | — |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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