MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) and MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

large 17-inch display

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent cooling system

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

limited port selection

average speaker quality

MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

quite expensive

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) and MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Thin bezel design MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Output 150 Watt -
INPUT MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 093UK -
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