Side by side comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) and Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm | 38 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.78 cm |
| Weight | 2.49 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Case Material | - | Polycarbonate ABS |
| Colour | Lunar grey | Black |
| DISPLAY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17" | 15.6" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes | - |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 250 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | - |
| Features | Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level | Anti-glare |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | L3 - 24 MB | 6 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM175 |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 1 |
| STORAGE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung |
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| Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | Max-Q design |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | - | 1 Megapixel |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Four speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | DTS Sound | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology | Output: Harman audio technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card |
| Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
| BATTERY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 45 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 4 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | - | 135 Watt, 20 V, 6.75 A |
| INPUT | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support | - |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Interfaces | Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery) |
USB-C (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.0 USB 2.0 HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack Mini DisplayPort |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington mini security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
| Model Number | 099UK | - |
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