Contained in the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+: The heart behind Intel’s handheld push
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In abstract:
- PCWorld offers an unique inside take a look at the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, that includes Intel’s new Arc G3 Excessive processor as an improve from the unique Core Extremely 7 mannequin.
- This gaming handheld represents Intel’s push into the moveable gaming market with important efficiency enhancements over its predecessor via enhanced processing energy.
- Whereas the Arc G3 Excessive processor guarantees higher gaming efficiency, battery life with the brand new chip stays a essential concern requiring real-world testing.
For my cash probably the most thrilling announcement of Computex 2026 (to this point) has been the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ gaming handheld, which is among the many first units to hit the market powered by the brand new Intel Arc G3 Excessive processor.
That ought to give it a shot within the arm power-wise over the unique MSI Claw 8 AI+ with its Intel Core Extremely 7 processor, although the brand new EX mannequin seems in any other case pretty similar to its predecessor. PCWorld’s Adam Patrick Murray had an opportunity to see one up shut at Computex 2026, and now you may watch as he takes you inside (!) one in all these cutting-edge PC gaming handhelds.
On prime of that, Adam additionally had the chance to speak with MSI System Product Administration Director Cliff Chun on the present ground at Computex. Our digicam captured Chun strolling us via the efficiency variations upgrading to G3 Excessive make in addition to how MSI has labored to optimize the system for that additional efficiency.
After all, we’ll have to attend and see for ourselves whether or not the brand new MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is able to delivering the promised efficiency upgrades with out sacrificing battery life. For extra hands-on insights into the most recent and best PC {hardware}, be sure that to subscribe to PCWorld on YouTube and take a look at our weekly podcast The Full Nerd!

