+2
MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048
Specs
Prices
Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i9-12900H 3,8GHz |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17" 2560x1600 IPS 165Hz 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 2TB SSD |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 |
Alternatives with equal or better features at a better price
Full specifications of MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048
Reference / Part Number
CREATORZ17048
Release date
January 2022, 4 years ago
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Lunar Gray |
Image gallery
Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,2 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 43,2 cm |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 165 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-12900H |
| Processor frequency | 3,8 GHz |
| Processor generation | 12th gen Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5 GHz |
| Processor cores | 14 |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 4800 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 | NVMe |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
Audio
| Audio system | DTS Audio Processing |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Dynaudio |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Ports & interfaces
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard number of keys | 99 |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
|---|
Processor special features
| Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Flex Memory Access | 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 |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3,08 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 382 mm |
| Depth | 260 mm |
| Height | 19 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048 good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048 like?
It carries a 17" 2560x1600 IPS 165Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048 have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-12900H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048 be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots.
Which operating system does the MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048 come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048 have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 4, 1 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048 have a touch screen?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the screen is a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048 weigh?
It weighs 3,08 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Creator Z17 A12UHT-048 CREATORZ17048 released?
Its release date is January 2022, 4 years ago.