MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is about 43% faster for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is 43% faster (30 vs 21).
  • Native resolution high, 23 popular games: MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ +42% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 2 of 23 games.
  • Age: the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is 2 years newer (2026 vs 2024).

Specs

SpecMSI Claw 8 AI+MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Performance index2130
Brand / seriesMSI MSI
Released20242026
ChipIntel Core Ultra 7 258VIntel Arc G3 Extreme
Memory32 GB32 GB
Screen8"8"
Display resolution1920×12001920×1200
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Battery80 Wh80 Wh
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11

Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)

Native resolution (MSI Claw 8 AI+ 1920×1200, MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ 1920×1200), high preset, estimated. Median: MSI Claw 8 AI+ 50 fps, MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ 70 fps. Confidence: medium for 16, low for 7 games.
GameMSI Claw 8 AI+MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Counter-Strike 2125177
Dota 2300+300+
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS4565
WARDOGS1825
Apex Legends™5070
Valheim4260
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy91129
Aniimo2334
HELLDIVERS™ 22840
Slay the Spire 2118169
Marvel Rivals2840
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege2840
Overwatch®5984
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth270300+
War Thunder4767
Dead by Daylight84121
Geometry Dash300+300+
Limbus Company151198
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced2738
Delta Force4260
Terraria300+300+
Stardew Valley300+300+
Rust2334

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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