MSI Crosshair 18 Raider gaming laptop 18" QHD+ 240Hz Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 32GB 2TB

18-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Crosshair 18 Raider is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and a 5.4 GHz maximum turbo frequency. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU equipped with 8GB GDDR7 video memory. A 2560 x 1600 IPS panel running at 240Hz handles the visuals, while 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD provide capacity and speed. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.

Best for high-refresh competitive play

The 240Hz QHD+ screen and 24-core processor suit competitive gamers who need fast frame rates and creators who run multiple demanding applications at once. Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0 adds a high-speed docking option. Buyers who prioritise battery life, a lighter chassis or a lower price point should consider alternatives. The 6.83-pound weight and 1.17-inch profile make it less convenient for frequent travel.

RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics decides fit

The single specification that determines whether this is the right machine is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7 memory. That graphics configuration sets the performance ceiling for modern titles at QHD+ resolution and dictates whether the system meets a specific workload's rendering or compute requirements. If the target application needs more video memory or a higher GPU tier, this unit will not match; if the 5070 8GB aligns with the workload, the rest of the platform supports it without bottleneck.