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MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17" 2560x1600 240Hz |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 |
| Other | Keyboard French. |
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Full specifications of MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055
| Reference / Part Number | VECTOR GP78 HX 13VG-055 |
|---|---|
| Release date | June 2023, 3 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Cosmos Gray |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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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 |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 43,2 cm |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-13700HX |
| Processor generation | 13th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3,7 GHz |
| Processor cache | 30 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Bus type | DMI4 |
| Configurable TDP-down | 45 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 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 4070 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card 4K support | Yes |
| On-board graphics card 6K support | Yes |
| Graphics card Open GL support | Yes |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| 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 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Ports & interfaces
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard layout | AZERTY |
| Keyboard language | French |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|
Processor special features
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | 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 |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 280 W |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,9 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 380 mm |
| Depth | 298 mm |
| Height | 24 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055 good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055 like?
It carries a 17" 2560x1600 240Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055 have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-13700HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055 be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055 come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055 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 GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055 have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055 weigh?
It weighs 2,9 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78 HX 13VG-055 released?
Its release date is June 2023, 3 years ago.