MSI Raider 16 Max HX / ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) GA403WM

MSI Raider 16 Max HX: B2WJ-002US · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090 Laptop 24 GB, 2 x 16 GB / 1 TB, OLED

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) GA403WM: GA403WM-BS96-CB: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8 GB, 32 GB LPDDR5X (soldered), 1 TB SSD, 14-inch 3K 120 Hz OLED. The RTX 5070 (GA403WR), RTX 5080 (GA403WW), RTX 5070 Ti (GA403WP) and the 2024 GA403U versions are separate.

SpecificationMSI Raider 16 Max HXASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) GA403WM
Release year20262025
Release year2026 MSI—
Model codeB2WJ-002US MSI—
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus; Intel AI Boost NPU MSIAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370; 12 cores, 24 threads, 2.0 GHz base, up to 5.1 GHz, 36 MB cache

The processor also contains graphics and AI units; when the discrete GPU is idle, the integrated Radeon graphics drive the screen.

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CPU cores24 cores (8 P + 16 E), 24 threads; 36 MB Intel Smart Cache; up to 5.5 GHz MSI—
ChipsetIntel HM870 MSI—
Display16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) OLED; 240 Hz MSI14-inch 3K (2880 × 1800) 16:10 OLED ROG Nebula Display; 120 Hz, DCI-P3 100%, Pantone Validated, anti-reflection coating

On OLED each pixel makes its own light, so blacks turn fully off. DCI-P3 100% means it covers the whole cinema color space; Pantone validation is a factory color-accuracy check.

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Color and certification100% DCI-P3 (typical); SGS Eye Care Display; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certified MSI—
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU; 1824 AI TOPS MSINVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR7; 1737 MHz at 90 W in Turbo mode (75 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost)

The same GPU can run at up to 115 W in thicker laptops, so this thin-chassis version should be expected to perform lower. The GPU is soldered.

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Graphics memory24 GB GDDR7 MSI—
GPU power limitUp to 175 W (with Dynamic Boost); boost clock up to 2160 MHz

The sheet says values may vary by scenario.

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Combined CPU + GPU powerUp to 300 W (with MSI OverBoost) MSI—
RAM2 x 16 GB DDR5 MSI—
Memory slots2 slots; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6400

Actual speed depends on the memory combination and CPU support.

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Storage1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4) MSI1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 1 × M.2 slot

With a single slot, adding capacity means replacing the SSD.

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SSD slots1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen4); 1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen5 compatible) MSI—
KeyboardSteelSeries per-key RGB gaming keyboard; Copilot key; 99 keys MSI—
CameraIR FHD (1080p, 30 fps); HDR and 3DNR+; privacy shutter MSI—
Audio2 x 2 W speakers + 2 x 2 W woofers; sound by Dynaudio; Nahimic 3; Hi-Res Audio Ready; array microphone MSI—
USB-A3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 MSI—
USB-C2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1) MSI—
Video output1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz) MSI—
Card readerSD Express MSI—
Wired network2.5 Gigabit Ethernet MSI—
WirelessIntel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750; Bluetooth 5.4 MSIWi‑Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band) 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.4

Wi‑Fi 7’s wide channels and multi-link features need a compatible router.

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Audio jack1 x combined microphone/headphone jack MSI—
SecurityfTPM 2.0; Kensington lock; webcam shutter MSI—
Adapter400 W MSI—
Battery4-cell; 91.8 Wh MSI—
Dimensions14.29 x 10.62 x 0.86-1.14 in (W x D x H)

The sheet mislabels the unit as mm; another MSI regional sheet for the same chassis lists 363 x 269.7 x 21.95-28.85 mm.

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Weight5.73 lb (about 2.6 kg; with battery) MSI—
Chassis colorCore Black MSI—
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro MSI—
Warranty1-year limited warranty MSI—
AI unit (NPU)—AMD XDNA NPU, up to 50 TOPS

The NPU handles AI tasks such as background blur or captions in Windows at low power. TOPS means trillions of operations per second.

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Memory—32 GB LPDDR5X-7500 soldered to the board; 32 GB maximum

Memory cannot be upgraded later; the right capacity must be chosen at purchase.

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Ports—1 × USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC, 10 Gbps), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, microSD (UHS-II) card reader, 1 × 3.5 mm audio

There is no Ethernet port. ASUS states support for the XG Mobile GC34 external GPU.

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Battery and power—73 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 200 W adapter (rectangular connector), USB-C charging

The Type-C ports support power input; full GPU power needs the 200 W adapter.

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Audio and camera—4-speaker system with dual force-cancelling woofers plus 2 tweeters, Dolby Atmos, 3 microphones; 1080p IR camera with Windows Hello

The IR camera enables face-recognition sign-in with Windows Hello.

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Keyboard and lighting—Single-color backlit chiclet keyboard, Copilot key; Slash Lighting on the lid ASUS
Operating system and security—Windows 11 Home; Secured-core PC (Level 3), Pluton security processor ASUS
Size and weight—31.1 × 22.0 × 1.59–1.63 cm; 1.50 kg ASUS