In depth comparison and review of MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST). 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 Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.39 kg |
| Colour | Black | Lunar grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 16" |
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| Touchscreen | - | Yes |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Thin bezel design | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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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 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 | - |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Four speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| Technology | 3-cell | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 53.5 Wh | 90 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| Output | 150 Watt | - |
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| INPUT | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Red backlighting | Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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| Software Included | MSI APP Player, MSI Center | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | 843UK | 092UK |
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