MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 vs MSI Crosshair 17 Comparison

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MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 vs MSI Crosshair 17 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and Crosshair 17, two laptops by MSI. MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 was introduced to market in January 2024 and MSI Crosshair 17 was launched in January 2022. As you can see, Crosshair 17 is 2 years older than Crosshair 17 HX 2024. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and Crosshair 17 are members of MSI's Crosshair series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

MSI Crosshair Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
MSI Crosshair 16 HX 2024	January 2024	16.0"	359 x 266.4 x 21.8-27.9 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024	January 2024	17.0"	383.2 x 279.9 x 22.2-29.7 mm	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)
MSI Crosshair 16	January 2023	16.0"	359 x 259 x 26.9 mm	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
MSI Crosshair 15	January 2022	15.6"	359 x 259 x 26.9 mm	2.25 kg (4.96 lbs)
MSI Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six Extraction Edition	January 2022	15.6"	359 x 259 x 26.9 mm	2.47 kg (5.45 lbs)
MSI Crosshair 17	January 2022	17.3"	398 x 273 x 27.2 mm	2.66 kg (5.87 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and MSI Crosshair 17 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
17.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 14700HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
383.2 x 279.9 x 22.2-29.7 mm (15.09 x 11.02 x 0.87-1.17 inches)
Weight: 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)

MSI Crosshair 17 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
398 x 273 x 27.2 mm (15.67 x 10.75 x 1.07 inches)
Weight: 2.66 kg (5.87 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and Crosshair 17 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 over MSI Crosshair 17

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.2% vs ~75.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	178 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	16.8 TFLOPS vs 13.8 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	96 GB vs 64 GB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Reasons to choose MSI Crosshair 17 over MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024

Weight	2.66 kg vs 2.80 kg	0.14 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	7.5 mm vs 8.5 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	17.3 inches vs 17 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 240 Hz	Smoother media experience

Common Strengths of MSI Crosshair 17 and MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI Crosshair 17 and MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 vs MSI Crosshair 17: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and the MSI Crosshair 17.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)	2.66 kg (5.87 lbs)
Surface Area	1073 cm2 (166.3 inches2)	1087 cm2 (168.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.2%	~75.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.5 mm	~7.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black

Comparison of the MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and the MSI Crosshair 17 External Dimensions

Weight

Crosshair 17 HX 2024 weighs 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs), whereas the Crosshair 17 weighs 2.66 kg (5.87 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 2.80 kg

MSI Crosshair 17 2.66 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 29.70 mm

MSI Crosshair 17 27.20 mm

Min 8.60 mm

Average 24.26 mm

Max 38.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Crosshair 17 is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 vs MSI Crosshair 17: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 14700HX	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	20 (8P + 12E)	14
Number of Threads	28	20
L3 Cache	33 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	2003	1800
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	23809	16309

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and MSI Crosshair 17.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 14700HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1545 MHz	900 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1890 MHz	1425 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	80 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	3072	3840
TMUs	96	120
ROPs	48	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Crosshair 17 ' has a FLOPS value of 13.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	96 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and the Crosshair 17, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Crosshair 17 HX (2024)	MSI Crosshair 17
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	53.5 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Bottom	Left
Charge Power	240 W	240 W

Moreover, the Crosshair 17 HX 2024 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Crosshair 17's54 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 90 Wh

MSI Crosshair 17 54 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and the Crosshair 17 have similar max. storage capacities of 4 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 vs MSI Crosshair 17: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and MSI Crosshair 17 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Crosshair 17 HX 2024 has a display size of 17.0".On the other hand, Crosshair 17 has a larger17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Crosshair 17 HX 2024 is 838cm² / 130inch² whereas the Crosshair 17's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Crosshair 17 HX 2024 features a higher pixel density with 178 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 178 ppi

MSI Crosshair 17 127 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Crosshair 17 offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

MSI Crosshair 17 HX 2024 vs MSI Crosshair 17 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Crosshair 17 HX 2024 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Crosshair 17 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and Crosshair 17 feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and Crosshair 17 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Crosshair 17 HX 2024 nor Crosshair 17 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and Crosshair 17 feature an HDMI port. Crosshair 17 HX 2024 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Crosshair 17 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Crosshair 17 HX 2024 nor Crosshair 17 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Crosshair 17 HX 2024 and Crosshair 17 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes