⚙️ Handheld Hardware AuditSoldered / Fixed
Best RAM for MSI Claw & Performance Optimization Matrix
The MSI Claw uses 16GB of soldered LPDDR5 memory clocked at 6400 MT/s to feed its Intel Arc integrated GPU. Intel's architecture is highly dependent on fast memory channels, making background software optimization vital to ensure the graphics engine is not choked.
Stock Memory16GB
Maximum Limit16GB
Memory TypeLPDDR5
Upgrade DifficultySoldered
Shared Memory Partition
12GB OS
4GB VRAM
Windows / System GPU / VRAM
1GB (Min)4GB (Standard)6GB (Sweet Spot)8GB (Max)
MSI Handheld16GB unified
UMA Frame Buffer Advice
The MSI Claw is unique in using Intel Core Ultra processors with Arc graphics. Intel Xe-LPG graphics are highly memory-bandwidth sensitive. Change GPU memory allocation inside the MSI Center M app under GPU Shared Memory to 6GB or Auto to prevent Intel driver crashes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I upgrade the RAM on the MSI Claw physically?▼
No, the LPDDR5-6400 RAM is soldered directly onto the PCB surrounding the Intel Meteor Lake processor and cannot be replaced.
How do Intel Arc drivers handle shared RAM on the Claw?▼
Intel Arc Arc Graphics dynamically request memory from the OS. However, setting a baseline allocation of 6GB in MSI Center M ensures the GPU has guaranteed fast memory blocks for texture mapping.