MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES Price, score and specs
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MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES
Price, score and specs

Gaming 6.9
Power and specifications 58
34
Processor
42
Graphics
71
Screen
88
RAM
80
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-12650H

Screen 17.3" 1920x1080 144Hz
Hard drive 512GB SSD
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system No OS installed
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6

Full specifications of MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES

Reference / Part Number

KATANA 17 B12UDXK-400XES

Release date

April 2023, 3 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell

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  • MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES Price, score and specs
  • MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 43,9 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
Processor generation 12th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor cores 10
Processor boost frequency 4,7 GHz
Processor cache 24 MB
Configurable TDP-down 35 W

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 4800 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
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 6 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR6
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
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone 4-zone RGB

Software

Operating system installed No

Processor special features

Intel Flex Memory Access 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 53,5 Wh
Number of battery cells 3

Power

AC adapter power 180 W

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,6 kg
Width 398 mm
Depth 273 mm
Height 25,2 mm

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES?

It is a Gaming laptop that falls short of the power that use calls for today: 58 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog. For light tasks it can do.

Is the MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES worth its price?

Barely: today it starts at €1333 and its 6.9 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score says it meets the minimum you should expect for that money; looking at alternatives you can find more for the same.

How much does the MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES cost?

Today it starts at €1333 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES good for gaming?

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

What is the screen of the MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES like?

It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 144Hz display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES have?

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

Can the RAM of the MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES 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 Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES come with?

It comes with no operating system installed: the price does not include a license and you will have to install one yourself.

Which ports does the MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES 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 Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES have a touch screen?

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

How much does the MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES weigh?

It weighs 2,6 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-400XES released?

Its release date is April 2023, 3 years ago.

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