Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate screen

expandable storage options

robust build quality

good thermal management

heavy design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26.2 cm x 3.23 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.25 kg
Colour - Multi-colour gradient
DISPLAY Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Technology - 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Output 150 Watt -
INPUT Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 15 colours backlighting 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
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Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Microphone input
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
LAN (RJ-45)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 621UK
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