MSI Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024) vs MSI Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024)
What Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024) does better (0) and where Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024) wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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8.6Graphics8.7
8.6Overall performance8.6
7.3Display7.3
9.5Memory & storage9.5
9.8Battery & portability9.8
9.3Features & cooling9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024)Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024)
| Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024) | Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 259.7 mm | 259.7 mm | = |
| Width | 355.8 mm | 355.8 mm | = |
| Thickness | 21.6 mm | 21.6 mm | = |
| Weight | 2 kg | 2 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024) better than Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024)?
Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024) better than Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)27.2 TFLOPS vs 31.2 TFLOPS+15%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light16,759 vs 18,638+11%
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 9,728+31%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 105 W | 105 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 27.2 TFLOPS | 31.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 16,759 | 18,638 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 9 185H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 22 | 22 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 13,734 | 13,734 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,471 | 2,471 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 985 | 985 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.99 kg | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 21.6 mm | 21.6 mm |
| Width | 355.8 mm | 355.8 mm |
| Depth | 259.7 mm | 259.7 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Gray | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | 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 | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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