MSI is expanding its Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld gaming console lineup with a new CG3M variant. According to a listing from the US retailer CompSource, the device is identified by the manufacturer part number CLAW8EX0272 and is currently listed at a price of $1,499.
The new CG3M model is built on the standard Intel Arc G3 platform and features the Arc B370 integrated graphics. This configuration includes 10 Xe3 cores with a maximum clock speed of 2.2 GHz, delivering up to 90 INT8 TOPS of performance.
The hardware specifications for the CG3M include 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The device retains the 8-inch display found in higher-end models, offering a resolution of 1920x1200, a 120Hz refresh rate, and support for variable refresh rate technology.
In comparison, the existing CG3EM version of the console utilizes the Intel Arc G3 Extreme platform. This model is equipped with the Arc B390 graphics core, which features 12 Xe3 cores, distinguishing it from the standard CG3M version currently appearing in retail databases.
