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MSI Vector A16 laptop in Cosmo Gray finish

MSI

MSI Vector A16 gaming laptop 16.0 QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 Ti 12GB 32GB DDR5 1TB

SKU CH-9NWT-B63T7

16-inch 240Hz QHD+ gaming laptop with 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5 and 1TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorCosmo Gray
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
  • Processor Name2.40GHz
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.3 GHz
  • Screen Size16.0"
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.3 GHz turbo for heavy multitasking
  • 0" QHD+ 240Hz panel delivers 2560 x 1600 motion clarity
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 4800 plus 1 TB PCIe SSD keep large projects loaded
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 ready USB4 ports connect peripherals fast

Vector A16 QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Vector A16 pairs a 16.0-inch 2560 x 1600 240Hz panel with an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 GPU. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR5 4800 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD complete the platform. The specification targets competitive gamers and content creators who need high refresh rates and multi-threaded throughput in a single chassis.

Sustained load on 16-core Ryzen 9 and RTX 5070 Ti

The 16-core 8940HX runs at a 2.40GHz base with a 5.3GHz max turbo, feeding the RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 through a PCIe Gen 4 link. Under extended gaming or render sessions the CPU and GPU share the thermal budget, so clock speeds settle below peak turbo but remain stable across the 32GB DDR5 4800 pool and the 1TB PCIe SSD.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

A vapour-chamber cooler with dual fans manages the 16-core CPU and 12GB GDDR7 GPU inside the 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12-inch Cosmo Gray chassis weighing 5.95 pounds. In typical mixed workloads fan noise stays at a moderate level while surface temperatures remain comfortable for keyboard use. The 24-zone RGB keyboard and Wi-Fi 7 add negligible thermal load.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.3 GHz turbo for heavy multitasking
  • 0" QHD+ 240Hz panel delivers 2560 x 1600 motion clarity
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 4800 plus 1 TB PCIe SSD keep large projects loaded
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 ready USB4 ports connect peripherals fast

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesVector A16
ModelMSI 16
ColorCosmo Gray
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
Processor Name2.40GHz
Number of Cores16-core Processor
Turbo Frequency5.3 GHz
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeWQXGA
Resolution2560 x 1600
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video Memory12GB
Graphic TypeIntegrated Card
SSD1TB PCIe SSD
Memory32GB
Memory SpeedDDR5 4800
Optical Drive TypeNo
WLAN802.11ac Wireless LAN
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
BluetoothYes
USB1
HDMI1 x HDMI
Ethernet1 x RJ-45 (100Mbps)
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
Battery LifeUp to 7 Hours

Questions about this item

How hot or loud does the 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti get when running all day?

The 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX boosts to 5.3 GHz and the RTX 5070 Ti carries 12 GB GDDR7; both sit inside a 1.12-inch Cosmo Gray chassis with dedicated cooling, so sustained loads stay manageable without excessive fan noise.

Which cables or peripherals must I already own to use the USB4 Type-C ports and HDMI 2.1 output?

You need USB4 or Thunderbolt-compatible cables for the two Type-C ports and an HDMI 2.1 cable for the single HDMI 2.1 port; the laptop also supplies two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports and an RJ45 jack for wired networking.

Will my older USB 3.0 drives and 1080p monitor work with the Type-A ports and HDMI 2.1 output?

Yes — the two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports are backward compatible with USB 3.0 devices, and the HDMI 2.1 port drives 1080p displays at up to 240 Hz as well as higher resolutions.

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