MSI Raider18 HX AI (2025) — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

LAUNCH

Released

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GAMING PERFORMANCE

PS5 (2024) = 100

Gaming Performance Index (GPI)

EstimatedGPU reference178–257

Estimate & test conditions

PS5 reference: 2024 = 100 · Input years: 2025 · Three-anchor Time Spy proxy v0.1 · Estimated · Extrapolated · Observed GPU samples; target performance may differ. The observed span is not a target performance bound. · Chassis, cooling, CPU, driver and MUX can differ; no linearTGP adjustment. · Published ceiling and configured mode limit are not measured Time Spy power. · Target power is unknown or absent from matched samples; the observed span is not a bound for this target.

Alienware AA18250 18-inch2560x1600 IPS300Hz: 257 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Performance · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 64 GB · Memory: DDR5-6400 dual channel, Micron 52-51-51-102 · Device GPU ceiling: 175 W · Driver: 576.80 · Display path: Advanced Optimus · Power source: AC · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-07-02 · Test resolution: 2560 × 1440 · No exact regional ordering suffix claimed

Razer Blade 16 2025 RTX5090: 220 · CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Performance · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 160 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: LPDDR5x-8000 · Driver: 572.76 · Display path: Advanced Optimus · Power source: Unknown · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-03-28 · Test resolution: 2560 × 1440 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed

Aorus Master 18 AM8H: 239 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 64 GB · Memory: DDR5; speed/channels not sealed in this evidence record · Driver: 576.02 · Display path: Advanced Optimus; active benchmark path unsealed · Power source: Unknown · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-05-01 · Test resolution: 2560 × 1440 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed · Time Spy power profile: Unknown

Razer Blade 16 2025 RTX5090: 178 · CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Silent · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 110 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: LPDDR5x-8000 · Driver: 572.76 · Display path: Advanced Optimus · Power source: AC · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-03-28 · Test resolution: 2560 × 1440 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed

MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG-486IN: 243 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Review-default; profile unspecified · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · System RAM: 64 GB · Memory: DDR5-6400 · Power source: Unknown · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input publication date: 2025-08-12 · Test resolution: 2560 × 1440 · Active display path: Unknown · Tested driver: Unknown · OS edition: Unknown · Run power state: Unknown · Exact performance profile: Unknown

MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW: 252 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: MSI Center Extreme Performance · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5; exact speed/channels not recovered · Other power test: Long GPU load average; not claimed as Time Spy TGP limit · GPU power in another test: 172 W · Power source: AC · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-10-16 · Tested driver: Unknown · Observed dedicated VRAM: Unknown; GPU name alone does not establish capacity

MSI Stealth18 HX AI A2XW: 234 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Windows and MSI Center Performance / discrete · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 150 W · System RAM: 64 GB · Memory: DDR5-5600 dual-channel · Driver: 581.57 · Display path: discrete graphics mode · Power source: AC · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input publication date: 2025-11-07 · Test resolution: 2560 × 1440 · OS edition: Unknown · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed

Aorus Master 16 AM6H: 245 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: GiMATE Gaming; AI boost active · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5; speed/channels not sealed in this evidence record · Driver: 583.61 · Power source: Unknown · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-06-02 · Test resolution: 2560 × 1440 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed · Active display path: Unknown

MSI Raider A18 HX A9W: 239 · CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: MSI Center Extreme Performance · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 64 GB · Memory: DDR5; exact speed/channels not recovered · Display path: MSHybrid · Power source: AC · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-06-21 · Own benchmark-linked A9Wx variant is9955HX3D/5090/64GB/2TB. OtherRTX5080 options cannot inherit it. · Tested driver: Unknown · Observed dedicated VRAM: Unknown; GPU name alone does not establish capacity

Razer Blade 16 2025 RTX5090: 194 · CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Balanced · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 125 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: LPDDR5x-8000 · Driver: 572.76 · Display path: Advanced Optimus · Power source: AC · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-03-28 · Test resolution: 2560 × 1440 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed

Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73: 240 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Turbo · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · Power source: Unknown · Metric: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-07-24 · Test resolution: 2560 × 1440 · Tested RAM amount: Unknown · Memory speed/channels: Unknown · Active display path: Unknown · OS edition: Unknown · Tested driver: Unknown · Benchmark execution date: Unknown · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed · Run power state: Unknown

Sample relationship: Same GPU and VRAM; observed power conditions differ

gpu sample · Razer Blade 16 2025 RTX5090 · Technical qualification: A separate benchmark run identifier and validity certificate are unavailable.

gpu sample · Aorus Master 18 AM8H · Technical qualification: A separate benchmark run identifier and validity certificate are unavailable.

gpu sample · MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW · Technical qualification: The named MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW sample has 275HX, RTX 5090, 32 GB RAM and 1 TB storage.

gpu sample · Aorus Master 16 AM6H · Technical qualification: A separate benchmark run identifier and validity certificate are unavailable.

GPU reference · Observed sample span · Estimated · Extrapolated

100 is a PS5 (2024) reference, not a maximum. Relative displayed values are not game FPS ratios or a winner.

Estimated

GRAPHICS BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

3DMark Time Spy

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3DMark Time Spy · GPU references

Additional chip references

Conditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU17,919–25,763Chip reference

Test conditions & details

Test: 3DMark Time Spy

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

CPU BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

Geekbench 6 Single

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Geekbench 6 Single · CPU references

Additional chip references

Conditions unconfirmedIntel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 285HX2,985Chip reference

Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Single

Score unit: points

Version: 6.5.0

Recorded test: CPU single-core

Power mode: Balanced

OS: Unknown

Build: Unknown

Statistic: Single run

Sample count: 1

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

Geekbench 6 Multi

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Geekbench 6 Multi · CPU references

Additional chip references

Conditions unconfirmedIntel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 285HX17,426Chip reference

Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Multi

Score unit: points

Version: 6.5.0

Recorded test: CPU multi-core

Power mode: Balanced

OS: Unknown

Build: Unknown

Statistic: Single run

Sample count: 1

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

OTHER BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

PCMark

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SCREEN SIZE

SCREEN SIZE

18" (388 × 242 mm)

Size

18"

PLATFORM & HARDWARE

Some scores are chip references.

OS

Windows11 Home

CPU

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

GPU FP32 TFLOPS

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MEMORY & STORAGE

Some scores are chip references.

Dedicated VRAM

24 GB

Memory

64 GBRecorded configuration · DDR5-5600 (2x32GB)

Storage

2,000 GBRecorded configuration · PCIe4 NVMe SSD

Memory options

64 GBFamily options; availability depends on CPU, GPU, screen and region. This list does not establish a supported combination.

Storage options

2,000 GBFamily options; availability depends on CPU, GPU, screen and region. This list does not establish a supported combination.

SCREEN QUALITY

Panel

IPS-level LCD

Resolution

2560 x 1600

Refresh Rate

240 Hz

Brightness

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Color gamut

100% DCI-P3Reported gamut text; panel and percentage basis unspecified

Dual-mode Display

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POWER & BATTERY

Some scores are chip references.

Adapter rating

400 WRated adapter output; not measured system consumption

Battery capacity

99.9 Wh

BODY & DIMENSIONS

CHASSIS SIDE · LENGTH × THICKNESS

404.1 × 32 mm

CHASSIS TOP · LENGTH × WIDTH

404.1 × 307.1 mm

Dimensions

404.1 × 307.1 × 32 mm

Weight

3.6 kg

CONNECTIVITY & EXPANSION

Ports

2x Thunderbolt5 DP/PD3.1, 3x USB-A3.2 Gen2, HDMI2.1, SDUHS-III, 2.5GbE RJ45, audio combo

Wireless

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi7 KillerBE1750 / BT 5.4

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Brand

MSI

Model

Raider18 HX AI A2XWJG