MSI Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024) vs MSI Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)
What Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024) does better (5) and where Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) wins (17) — every spec side by side.
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8.6Graphics9.7
8.6Overall performance9.5
7.3Display8.0
9.6Memory & storage5.6
9.8Battery & portability5.7
9.2Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024)Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)
| Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024) | Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 259.7 mm | 284 mm | −24.3 mm |
| Width | 355.8 mm | 357 mm | −1.2 mm |
| Thickness | 21.6 mm | 28 mm | −6.4 mm |
| Weight | 2 kg | 2.8 kg | −0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024) better than Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)96 GB vs 32 GB3×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Weight1.99 kg vs 2.75 kg+38%
- Thickness21.6 mm vs 28 mm+30%
- Advanced OptimusYes · Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024): No
Why is Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) better than Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024)?
- GPU power (TGP)105 W vs 175 W+67%
- Video memory12 GB vs 32 GB2.7×
- GPU compute (FP32)27.2 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS+66%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light16,759 vs 26,192+56%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core13,734 vs 19,934+45%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core985 vs 1,912+94%
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 2,000 GB3.9×
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 9,728+31%
- USB-A ports1 vs 22×
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 105 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 27.2 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 16,759 | 26,192 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 22 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 13,734 | 19,934 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,471 | 3,222 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 985 | 1,912 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | — | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | — | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 96 GB | 32 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 | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.99 kg | 2.75 kg |
| Thickness | 21.6 mm | 28 mm |
| Width | 355.8 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 259.7 mm | 284 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Gray | Black |
| 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 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| 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 | 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 | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.4 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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