Two Alaska-class cruisers would outmatch Scharnhorst and Gneisenau

Who wins between two Alaska-class cruisers and Scharnhorst and Gneisenau?

The Alaska class, because of superior 12-inch guns, radar fire control, and overall combat efficiency.

The American pair wins despite its cruiser classification. Its weapons, fire-control system, and later design standard produce a more efficient combat package than the German ships could match.