MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 Price, score and specs
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MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436
Price, score and specs

Gaming 4.6
Power and specifications 48
34
Processor
36
Graphics
71
Screen
45
RAM
80
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-12650H

Screen 15.6" 1920x1080 144Hz
Hard drive 512GB SSD
RAM 8GB DDR4-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6

Full specifications of MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436

Reference / Part Number

KATANA GF66 12UD-436

Release date

May 2023, 3 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Black
Form factor Clamshell
Market positioning Gaming

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Screen

Display diagonal 15.6 " (39,6 cm)
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Full HD
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Maximum refresh rate 144 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-12650H
Generación del procesador Intel Core i7-12xxx
Processor cores 10
Processor boost frequency 4,7 GHz
Processor cache 24 MB
Configurable TDP-down 35 W

Memory

Internal memory 8 GB
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 512 GB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 512 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 512 GB
SSD interface PCI Express
NVMe Yes

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 4 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR6
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics

Audio

Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 2 W

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera HD type HD
Video capturing speed 30 fps

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.2

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
Combo headphone/mic port Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit color Red

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max) 1

Battery

Battery capacity 53,5 Wh
Number of battery cells 3

Power

AC adapter power 240 W

Weight & dimensions

Weight 5 lbs (2,25 kg)
Width 14.1 " (359 mm)
Depth 10.2 " (259 mm)
Height 1 " (24,9 mm)

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436?

It is a Gaming laptop that falls short of the power that use calls for today: 48 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog. For light tasks it can do.

Is the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 worth its price?

At today's price ($1099), no: its 4.6 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score means there are clearly better options for the same money.

How much does the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 cost?

Today it starts at $1099 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 good for gaming?

Yes, this laptop was built for gaming: it carries the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 like?

It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 144Hz display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-12650H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 8GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 weigh?

It weighs 2,25 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the MSI Gaming GF Katana GF66 12UD-436 released?

Its release date is May 2023, 3 years ago.

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