Little more than a year after the launch of the claw, its first PC portable console, MSI changes partner. This competitor of the vapor deck of the valve and the ally of Rog d’Esus had not been convinced, especially in terms of performance.
But MSI did not say his last word, and instead of an intel unplayed intel for uses, the manufacturer adopts, an AMD, an AMD signed with chip. This is the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, which, therefore, will be inside the A8 claw.
AMD more efficient than Intel in this sector
This chip must also equip the next version of the Rog ally. It promises better autonomy, the management of the redesigned battery and, above all, an improved performance performance thanks to its 8 hearts.
However, the A8 claw will only have 24 GB of RAM (in DDR5), it is 8 less than the previous Bajo Intel model, but that should not have any impact, since the AMD chip is made specifically for portable PC consoles.
On the other hand, it will be necessary to do without Wi -Fi 7 and be satisfied with 6th Wi -Fi, while the wireless part will be provided by Bluetooth 5.3.
This loss is insignificant, especially because MSI has not abandoned everything that makes the interest of its product, and in particular the 8 -inch IPS panel and its definition of 1.920×1,200 pixels. It is even possible to add additional storage space, in M.2 format. Two USB-4 Type C ports complete the technical sheet.
Even without a price or release date, the CLAW A8 could be criticized for a relatively insignificant update. We will judge parties, especially because MSI wants to continue the support of his interface dedicated to video games in his console, even if it remains possible to move to Windows at any time.
Keep in mind that the steam deck should not take advantage of a version with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, a valve that has refuted this possibility. It is rumored that the company would expect a more advanced version of AMD mobile fleas, to launch a new version much more efficient than the previous one, during the year 2026.
Source: BFM TV
