Legion Go vs MSI Claw A8

The MSI Claw A8 is about 24% faster for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: the MSI Claw A8 is 24% faster (21 vs 17).
  • Native resolution high, 23 popular games: MSI Claw A8 +73% on average (est.); the screens differ (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200), so part of the gap is fewer pixels to render.
  • Age: the MSI Claw A8 is 2 years newer (2025 vs 2023).

Specs

SpecLegion GoMSI Claw A8
Performance index1721
Brand / seriesLenovo MSI
Released20232025
ChipAMD Ryzen Z1 ExtremeAMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme
Memory16 GB24 GB
Screen8.8"8"
Display resolution2560×16001920×1200
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Battery49.2 Wh80 Wh
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11

Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)

Native resolution (Legion Go 2560×1600, MSI Claw A8 1920×1200), high preset, estimated. Median: Legion Go 28 fps, MSI Claw A8 50 fps. Confidence: medium for 16, low for 7 games.
GameLegion GoMSI Claw A8
Counter-Strike 270125
Dota 2176300+
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS2645
WARDOGS1018
Apex Legends™2850
Valheim2442
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy5191
Aniimo1323
HELLDIVERS™ 21628
Slay the Spire 267118
Marvel Rivals1628
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege1628
Overwatch®3359
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth268300+
War Thunder2747
Dead by Daylight4884
Geometry Dash176300+
Limbus Company111180
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced1527
Delta Force2442
Terraria300+300+
Stardew Valley176300+
Rust1323

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+.

Values above 300 fps are shown as 300+. Hover a value for its range. How we estimate FPS

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