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MSI Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17" 2560x1600 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES
| Reference / Part Number | Raider GE78HX 13VI-201ES |
|---|---|
| Release date | January 2023, 3 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Core Black |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,2 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-13700H |
| Processor generation | 13th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 14 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5 GHz |
| Efficient-core boost frequency | 3,7 GHz |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
| Processor base power | 45 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 115 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| 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 4090 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| 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 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM770 |
|---|---|
| Repairability index | 6.7 |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|
Processor special features
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | 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 | 99 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 330 W |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3,1 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 380 mm |
| Depth | 298 mm |
| Height | 23 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES like?
It carries a 17" 2560x1600 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-13700H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES 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 Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 4, 2 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES weigh?
It weighs 3,1 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Gaming GE GE78HX 13VI-201ES released?
Its release date is January 2023, 3 years ago.