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8.7Graphics9.7
8.6Overall performance9.8
7.3Display8.6
9.6Memory & storage9.6
9.8Battery & portability5.7
9.2Features & cooling9.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024)Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5090 (2026)
| Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024) | Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5090 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 259.7 mm | 284.1 mm | −24.4 mm |
| Width | 355.8 mm | 357.2 mm | −1.4 mm |
| Thickness | 21.6 mm | 28.6 mm | −7 mm |
| Weight | 2 kg | 2.7 kg | −0.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024) better than Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5090 (2026)?
- Weight1.99 kg vs 2.7 kg+36%
- Thickness21.6 mm vs 28.6 mm+32%
- Advanced OptimusYes · Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5090 (2026): No
Why is Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5090 (2026) better than Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024)?
- GPU power (TGP)105 W vs 175 W+67%
- GPU compute (FP32)31.2 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS+65%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core13,734 vs 21,127+54%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light18,638 vs 28,308+52%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core985 vs 2,0052×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Video memory16 GB vs 24 GB+50%
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
- USB-A ports1 vs 22×
- IR camera (face login)No · Creator 16 AI Studio RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 105 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 9,728 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.2 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 18,638 | 28,308 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 22 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 13,734 | 21,127 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,471 | 3,168 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 985 | 2,005 |
| 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 |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 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 | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 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 | 1,024 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 | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.99 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 21.6 mm | 28.6 mm |
| Width | 355.8 mm | 357.2 mm |
| Depth | 259.7 mm | 284.1 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Gray | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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