7% cheaper ≈ $5,800
- CPU cores 24 vs 16
- Video memory 16 GB vs 64 GB
- GPU shader cores 7,680 vs 10,496
Alternatives to MSI Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5090 (2025)
10 desktop replacements at a similar price that compete with the Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5090 (2025) — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5090 (2025)
5% cheaper ≈ $5,900
- SSD (up to) 4,000 GB vs 2,000 GB
- Refresh rate 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- CPU cores 24 vs 16
- Video memory 24 GB vs 64 GB
10% cheaper ≈ $5,600
- SSD (up to) 4,000 GB vs 2,000 GB
- Refresh rate 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- CPU cores 24 vs 16
- Video memory 16 GB vs 64 GB
- GPU shader cores 7,680 vs 10,496
16% pricier ≈ $7,200
- SSD (up to) 6,000 GB vs 2,000 GB
- CPU cores 24 vs 16
- SSD (base) 6,000 GB vs 2,000 GB
- Video memory 24 GB vs 64 GB
4% cheaper ≈ $6,000
- CPU cores 24 vs 16
- Video memory 24 GB vs 64 GB
14% cheaper ≈ $5,400
- Refresh rate 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- CPU cores 24 vs 16
- Weight 3.3 kg vs 3.6 kg
- Video memory 16 GB vs 64 GB
- Resolution class QHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
14% pricier ≈ $7,100
- Refresh rate 300 Hz vs 120 Hz
- SSD (up to) 4,000 GB vs 2,000 GB
- CPU cores 24 vs 16
- Video memory 24 GB vs 64 GB
- Battery capacity 90 Wh vs 99 Wh
21% pricier ≈ $7,600
- Refresh rate 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- CPU cores 24 vs 16
- Weight 3.5 kg vs 3.6 kg
- Video memory 24 GB vs 64 GB
- Brightness 540 nits vs 1,000 nits
5% cheaper ≈ $5,900
- Refresh rate 300 Hz vs 120 Hz
- CPU cores 24 vs 16
- Thickness 24 mm vs 32 mm
- RAM (up to) 32 GB vs 64 GB
- Video memory 16 GB vs 64 GB
14% cheaper ≈ $5,400
- CPU cores 24 vs 16
- Weight 3.2 kg vs 3.6 kg
- Thickness 29 mm vs 32 mm
- RAM (up to) 32 GB vs 64 GB
- Video memory 24 GB vs 64 GB