In depth comparison and review of MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) and MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG). 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 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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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 | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm |
Weight | 2.25 kg | 2.38 kg |
DISPLAY | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC |
Features | Thin bezel design, IPS-level | IPS-level |
PROCESSOR | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz |
Number of Cores | 14-core | 8-core |
Cache | 24 MB | 16 MB |
Chipset | - | Intel HM570 |
Features | Intel Smart Cache | - |
MEMORY | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 1 | - |
STORAGE | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | Dynamic Boost | - |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | - |
Audio Features | Nahimic audio | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2, 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 AX1675 |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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Technology | 3-cell | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 53.5 Wh | 65 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A | - |
INPUT | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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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 |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Mini DisplayPort HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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SOFTWARE | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
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Software Included | MSI APP Player, MSI Center | SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI APP Player, MSI Center |
MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
Model Number | 070UK | 097UK |