MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)

Our Rating: 78 %

MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UC). 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.

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 Katana GF66 (12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
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 45% NTSC
Features Thin bezel design Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 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) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 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 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
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
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 093UK 070UK
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