MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (RTX 5080, 2025)

Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Laptops16-inch mid-high gaming laptop

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Buying advice

The Vector 16 HX AI is a performance-first gaming laptop for buyers who want RTX 5080-class speed without moving to the most expensive flagship chassis. It is a strong fit for gaming and accelerated creation, while portability and battery life are secondary priorities.

Available specifications

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LAUNCH

Released
2025

GAMING PERFORMANCE

PS5 (2024) = 100

Gaming Performance Index (GPI)
EstimatedGPU reference196–227
Estimate & test conditions

PS5 reference: 2024 = 100 · Input years: 2025, 2026 · 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. · GPU参考 only; all target scalar GPI fields remain null and scalar ranking is disabled. · Declared GPU power is a ceiling/limit, not measured Time Spy power or proof of mode equivalence. · No FP32, total/Extreme/CPU score conversion, averaging, TGP scaling, or generic iGPU alias transfer.

Aorus Master16 AM6J Ryzen9955HX3D: 196 · CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · Mode: GiMATE Game · Observed dedicated VRAM: 16 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: 2x16GB DDR5-5600 · Driver: 610.74 · Display path: MUX Switch; active TimeSpy path not sealed · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2026-08-07 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed · 175 W is a specification maximum; 165 W is observed Game-mode GPU draw

Alienware AA16250 16-inch2560x1600 IPS240Hz: 227 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · Mode: Turbo / Overdrive · Observed dedicated VRAM: 16 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5-6400 dual channel, Micron 52-51-51-102 · Device GPU ceiling: 175 W · Mode GPU limit: 175 W · Driver: 576.52 · Display path: Advanced Optimus · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-06-10 · No exact regional ordering suffix claimed

Asus ROG Strix G16 G615: 215 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · Mode: Turbo · Observed dedicated VRAM: 16 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5-5600 dual-channel; 2/2 slots used · Power scope: Configured mode TGP; Turbo maximum includes 25W Dynamic Boost · Driver: 576.02 · Display path: GPU mode Standard; Advanced Optimus capable · Panel: 16-inch IPS 2560x1600 240Hz · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-04-27

Alienware AA16250 16-inch2560x1600 OLED240Hz: 222 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · Mode: Overdrive · Observed dedicated VRAM: 16 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5-6400 dual channel, SK Hynix 52-51-51-102 · Device GPU ceiling: 175 W · Driver: 591.90 · Display path: Advanced Optimus · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2026-04-22 · No exact regional ordering suffix claimed

Asus ROG Strix G16 G615: 215 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · Mode: Turbo; GPU mode Standard; AC · Observed dedicated VRAM: 16 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-04-27

Alienware AA16250 16-inch2560x1600 OLED240Hz: 214 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · Mode: Performance · Observed dedicated VRAM: 16 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5-6400 dual channel, SK Hynix 52-51-51-102 · Device GPU ceiling: 175 W · Driver: 591.90 · Display path: Advanced Optimus · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2026-04-22 · No exact regional ordering suffix claimed

Sample relationship: Same GPU and VRAM with declared power ceiling; this is not measured run power

gpu sample · Aorus Master16 AM6J Ryzen9955HX3D · 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
Conditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU19,701Chip 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.

3DMark Time Spy · GPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU19,701Chip 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
Conditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX3,001Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Single

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.

Geekbench 6 Single · CPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX3,001Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Single

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.

Geekbench 6 Multi
Conditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX20,451Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Multi

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.

Geekbench 6 Multi · CPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX20,451Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Multi

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.

OTHER BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

PCMark
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SCREEN SIZE

SCREEN SIZE
16" (345 × 215 mm)
Size
16"

PLATFORM & HARDWARE

Some scores are chip references.

OS
Windows 11
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
GPU FP32 TFLOPS
Conditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU35.13Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: FP32

Score unit: TFLOPS

Version not recorded

Recorded test: Unknown

Sample count: Unknown

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.

GPU FP32 TFLOPS · GPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU35.13Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: FP32

Score unit: TFLOPS

Version not recorded

Recorded test: Unknown

Sample count: Unknown

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.

MEMORY & STORAGE

Some scores are chip references.

Dedicated VRAM
16 GB
Memory
32 GBRecorded configuration
Storage
1,000 GBRecorded configuration
Memory options
16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GBFamily options; availability depends on CPU, GPU, screen and region. This list does not establish a supported combination.
Storage options
1,000 GB / 2,000 GBFamily options; availability depends on CPU, GPU, screen and region. This list does not establish a supported combination.

SCREEN QUALITY

Panel
QHD+ IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Brightness
-
Dual-mode Display
-

POWER & BATTERY

Battery capacity
-

BODY & DIMENSIONS

CHASSIS SIDE · LENGTH × THICKNESS
357 × 28.6 mm
CHASSIS TOP · LENGTH × WIDTH
357 × 284 mm
Dimensions
357 × 284 × 28.6 mm
Weight
-

CONNECTIVITY & EXPANSION

Ports
USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet, audio combo
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Brand
MSI
Model
Vector 16 HX AI A2XW

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