MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)

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In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI). 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.

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MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.9 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.285 cm
Weight 2.39 kg 3.1 kg
Colour Lunar grey -
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 36 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, four woofers
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, LED lighting bar
Compliant Standards - BSMI, WEEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 092UK 062UK
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