MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78HX 13VI-220BE
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17" 2560x1600 240Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 2TB SSD |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78HX 13VI-220BE
| Reference / Part Number | VECTOR GP78HX 13VI-220BE |
|---|---|
| Release date | April 2023, 3 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Cosmos Gray |
| 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 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-13950HX |
| Processor frequency | 4 GHz |
| Processor generation | 13th gen Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,5 GHz |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Bus type | DMI4 |
| Configurable TDP-down | 45 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 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 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® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Nahimic |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
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 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | MSI System Control Manager MSI BurnRecovery MSI Remind Manager MSI Battery Calibration MSI Help Desk Norton Internet Security (trail 60days) Norton Studio (Metro) (permanent free) Nvidia GeForce Experience Microsoft Office 2016 (trial 30 days, 1 year per purchase) True Color 2.0 Nahimic 3 Dragon Center 2.0 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 330 W |
|---|
Security
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 380,3 mm |
| Depth | 298 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,35 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2,94 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78HX 13VI-220BE 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 GP Vector GP78HX 13VI-220BE like?
It carries a 17" 2560x1600 240Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78HX 13VI-220BE have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-13950HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78HX 13VI-220BE 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 GP Vector GP78HX 13VI-220BE come with?
It comes with Windows 11 preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78HX 13VI-220BE have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 4, 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78HX 13VI-220BE have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78HX 13VI-220BE 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 GP78HX 13VI-220BE weigh?
It weighs 3 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Gaming GP Vector GP78HX 13VI-220BE released?
Its release date is April 2023, 3 years ago.