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MSI Creator 15 A10SGS-040
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10875H 2,3GHz |
|---|---|
| Screen | 15.6" 3840x2160 |
| Hard drive | 2TB SSD |
| RAM | 32GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 8GB GDDR6 |
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Reference / Part Number
CREATOR 15 A10SGS-040
Release date
August 2020, 6 years ago
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Carbon,Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-10875H |
| Processor frequency | 2,3 GHz |
| Processor generation | 10th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,1 GHz |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Processor cache | 16 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 1440 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Comet Lake |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2666 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD,SDHC,SDXC |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1200 MHz |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x9BC4 |
| NVIDIA Max-Q | Yes |
| CUDA | Yes |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| Thunderbolt version | 3 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | White |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Pro |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Processor special features
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 42 x 28 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0 |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 202329 |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 99,9 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 230 W |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,1 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 358,3 mm |
| Depth | 248 mm |
| Height (front) | 1,83 cm |
| Height (rear) | 1,98 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Creator 15 A10SGS-040 good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Creator 15 A10SGS-040 like?
It carries a 15.6" 3840x2160 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Creator 15 A10SGS-040 have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-10875H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Creator 15 A10SGS-040 be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 32GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Creator 15 A10SGS-040 come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Creator 15 A10SGS-040 have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 1 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Creator 15 A10SGS-040 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Creator 15 A10SGS-040 have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Creator 15 A10SGS-040 weigh?
It weighs 2,1 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the MSI Creator 15 A10SGS-040 released?
Its release date is August 2020, 6 years ago.