Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5070 Ti (2026) vs MSI Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)
What Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5070 Ti (2026) does better (10) and where Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026) wins (15) — every spec side by side.
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8.9Graphics9.4
9.1Overall performance9.8
9.5Display8.6
8.6Memory & storage9.5
9.4Battery & portability5.7
9.4Features & cooling9.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5070 Ti (2026)Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)
| Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5070 Ti (2026) | Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 255.3 mm | 284.1 mm | −28.8 mm |
| Width | 357.2 mm | 357.2 mm | = |
| Thickness | 24.5 mm | 28.6 mm | −4.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.7 kg | −0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5070 Ti (2026) better than Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- Weight2.3 kg vs 2.7 kg+17%
- Response time1 ms vs 3 ms3×
- Brightness500 nits vs 400 nits+25%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026): No
- HDRYes · Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Thickness24.5 mm vs 28.6 mm+17%
- CPU threads32 vs 24+33%
Why is Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026) better than Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5070 Ti (2026)?
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- GPU compute (FP32)31.2 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+35%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core16,188 vs 21,127+31%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light20,829 vs 25,037+20%
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores5,888 vs 7,680+30%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,706 vs 2,005+18%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,888 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.2 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 20,829 | 25,037 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 32 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 9 8940HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, Ryzen 9 9955HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 16,188 | 21,127 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,874 | 3,168 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,706 | 2,005 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Response time | 1 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| 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 | 6,400 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) | 512 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 99 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 24.5 mm | 28.6 mm |
| Width | 357.2 mm | 357.2 mm |
| Depth | 255.3 mm | 284.1 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 60 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Zone RGB |
| Per-key RGB | — | No |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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