In depth comparison and review of MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). 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 Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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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 | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Colour | - | Lunar grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 17" |
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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% sRGB, 72% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | IPS-level | Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 16 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Chipset | Intel HM570 | - |
| Features | - | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 32 GB |
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| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| STORAGE | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB 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 Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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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 |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | - | Four speakers, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | - | DTS Sound |
| Audio Features | - | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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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 (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 65 Wh | 90 Wh |
| INPUT | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Interfaces | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Mini DisplayPort HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery) |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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| Software Included | SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI APP Player, MSI Center | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | 097UK | 099UK |
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