Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ). 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 GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.69 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.25 kg |
| Colour | Titanium blue | - |
| DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% Adobe RGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 | - |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | - |
| MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
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| Video Memory | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | - |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | - |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3100G | - |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 90 Wh |
| INPUT | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Per-key RGB | - |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | - | MSI APP Player |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported | Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | - | 293UK |
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