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MSI Katana 17 B12VEK-1034XPL
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17.3" 1920x1080 IPS-Level 144Hz |
| Hard drive | 512GB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | No OS installed |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Katana 17 B12VEK-1034XPL
| Reference / Part Number | KATANA 17 B12VEK-1034XPL |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 2025, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,9 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | IPS-Level |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i5-12450H |
| Processor generation | 12th gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,4 GHz |
| Performance cores | 4 |
| Efficient cores | 4 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,4 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3,3 GHz |
| Processor cache | 12 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
| Processor base power | 45 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 95 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5200 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
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 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| 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 GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
|---|---|
| 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 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
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 | 2 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 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 |
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh |
Power
| AC adapter power | 200 W |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,6 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 398 mm |
| Depth | 273 mm |
| Height | 25,2 mm |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Katana 17 B12VEK-1034XPL good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Katana 17 B12VEK-1034XPL like?
It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 IPS-Level 144Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Katana 17 B12VEK-1034XPL have?
It runs on the Intel Core i5-12450H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the MSI Katana 17 B12VEK-1034XPL 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 B12VEK-1034XPL have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Katana 17 B12VEK-1034XPL have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Katana 17 B12VEK-1034XPL have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Katana 17 B12VEK-1034XPL 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 B12VEK-1034XPL released?
Its release date is July 2025, 1 year ago.