MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ vs MSI Claw A8

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+ +39% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 2 of 23 games.
  • Age: the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is 1 year newer (2026 vs 2025).

Specs

SpecMSI Claw 8 EX AI+MSI Claw A8
Performance index3021
Brand / seriesMSI MSI
Released20262025
ChipIntel Arc G3 ExtremeAMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme
Memory32 GB24 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 EX AI+ 1920×1200, MSI Claw A8 1920×1200), high preset, estimated. Median: MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ 70 fps, MSI Claw A8 50 fps. Confidence: medium for 16, low for 7 games.
GameMSI Claw 8 EX AI+MSI Claw A8
Counter-Strike 2177125
Dota 2300+300+
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS6545
WARDOGS2518
Apex Legends™7050
Valheim6042
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy12991
Aniimo3423
HELLDIVERS™ 24028
Slay the Spire 2169118
Marvel Rivals4028
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege4028
Overwatch®8459
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth300+300+
War Thunder6747
Dead by Daylight12184
Geometry Dash300+300+
Limbus Company198180
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced3827
Delta Force6042
Terraria300+300+
Stardew Valley300+300+
Rust3423

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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