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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ reviews are here, Intel Arc G3 Extreme takes the lead in performance and pricing
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Key Points:
- The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld, featuring Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme (Arc B390) GPU, 32GB LPDDR5X memory, and a 1TB SSD, has been reviewed positively, outperforming AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme handhelds in GPU benchmarks by 50-60%.
- Notebookcheck highlights the Claw 8 EX AI+ running Cyberpunk 2077 at 1200p Ultra settings with 4x frame generation, achieving around 90 FPS while maintaining a power draw of approximately 14W.
- The device competes closely with larger Ryzen AI handhelds, often surpassing Ryzen MAX+ 395 models in 3DMark GPU tests, though some CPU workloads still favor Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 systems like the GPD Pocket 4.
- Despite its strong performance, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is priced between $1,699 and $1,799 in the US, lacking lower memory options or an OLED screen, features expected in upcoming competitors like the OneXplayer 3.
