In depth comparison and review of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) and Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.69 cm | 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm |
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 2.12 kg |
| DISPLAY | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | - |
| Features | - | Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
| MEMORY | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB |
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| 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 |
| STORAGE | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - HD |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | - | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Audio Features | - | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Realtek RTL8125BG |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 48.96 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Output | - | 230 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | - | 15 colours backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Headphone/microphone combo jack Microphone input LAN USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
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| Software Included | MSI APP Player | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | WINDFORCE Cooling System |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
| Model Number | 293UK | - |
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