MSI Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5070 Ti (2026) vs MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2 RTX 5090 (2026)
What Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5070 Ti (2026) does better (4) and where Raider 16 Max HX B2 RTX 5090 (2026) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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8.8Graphics9.7
9.1Overall performance9.3
9.1Display9.5
9.7Memory & storage5.5
7.9Battery & portability5.3
9.1Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5070 Ti (2026)Raider 16 Max HX B2 RTX 5090 (2026)
| Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5070 Ti (2026) | Raider 16 Max HX B2 RTX 5090 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 269.7 mm | 270 mm | −0.3 mm |
| Width | 363 mm | 363 mm | = |
| Thickness | 25.9 mm | 29 mm | −3.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.6 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5070 Ti (2026) better than Raider 16 Max HX B2 RTX 5090 (2026)?
- RAM (up to)128 GB vs 32 GB4×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Weight2.45 kg vs 2.6 kg+6%
- Thickness25.9 mm vs 29 mm+12%
Why is Raider 16 Max HX B2 RTX 5090 (2026) better than Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5070 Ti (2026)?
- GPU compute (FP32)31.2 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS+65%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Video memory12 GB vs 24 GB2×
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light19,674 vs 28,614+45%
- GPU shader cores5,888 vs 10,496+78%
- Response time3 ms vs 1 ms3×
- CPU cores18 vs 24+33%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 2,000 GB+95%
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- Max CPU clock5.1 GHz vs 5.5 GHz+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,888 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.2 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 19,674 | 28,614 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 251HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 18 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 18 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 251HX, Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 15,624 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,038 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,809 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 92 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 140 W | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.45 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 25.9 mm | 29 mm |
| Width | 363 mm | 363 mm |
| Depth | 269.7 mm | 270 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 60.2 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 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 | — | Per-key RGB |
| Per-key RGB | — | Yes |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | — | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.2 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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