Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — MSI Crosshair outperforms the more expensive MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing MSI Crosshair is 216 days newer than the more expensive MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD.
Advantages of MSI Crosshair Gaming Laptop
- Performs up to 11% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD - 139 vs 125 FPS
- Up to 1% cheaper than MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD - $1859.99 vs $1875.19
- Up to 11% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD - $13.38 vs $15.00 per FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Dec 3rd, 2024 • 2nd Variation
FPS
139
100%
Value, $/FPS
$13.38/FPS
100%
Price, $
$1859.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $1,859.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 315 minutes ago
May 1st, 2024
FPS
125
90%
Value, $/FPS
$15/FPS
89%
Price, $
$1875.19
99%
Buy for $1,875.19 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 322 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Dec 3rd, 2024 • 2nd Variation
May 1st, 2024
GPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and theoretical performance
Dec 3rd, 2024 • 2nd Variation
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
8 GB GDDR6 | 128-bit
Pixel Fillrate
81.36 GPixel/s
100%
Texel Fillrate
244.1 GTexel/s
100%
GPU Winner
May 1st, 2024
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
8 GB GDDR6 | 128-bit
Pixel Fillrate
81.36 GPixel/s
100%
Texel Fillrate
244.1 GTexel/s
100%
CPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and Geekbench 5 benchmark scores
Dec 3rd, 2024 • 2nd Variation
Core i7-14650HX
2.2 GHz | 16-core
Single-Core
2530
100%
Multi-Core
14291
100%
CPU Winner
May 1st, 2024
Ryzen 9 8945HS
4.0 GHz | 8-core
Single-Core
2369
94%
Multi-Core
11570
81%
MSI Crosshair Gaming Laptop | vs | MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD Gaming Laptop |
|---|---|---|
Dec 3rd, 2024 | Release Date | May 1st, 2024 |
| Core i7-14650HX | CPU | Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | GPU | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
| 64 GB | RAM | 64 GB |
| 1 TB SSD | Storage | 2 TB SSD |
| 1920x1080 | Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| 60 Hz | Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| 16" | Screen Size | 17.3" |
