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MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VFKG-023XES
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 5,1GHz |
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| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 IPS-Level 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | No OS installed |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VFKG-023XES
| Reference / Part Number | 9S7-15P311-023 |
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| Release date | January 2025, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Core Black |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 40,6 cm |
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| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Panel type | IPS-Level |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | 185H |
| Processor frequency | 5,1 GHz |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 1) |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor threads | 22 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,1 GHz |
| Performance cores | 6 |
| Efficient cores | 2 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 2 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,1 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3,8 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 2,5 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,3 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1,8 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 1 MHz |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 45 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 115 W |
Neural processor unit (NPU)
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
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| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory data transfer rate | 5600 MT/s |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Iris™ 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 Arc Graphics |
Audio
| Audio chip | Nahimic |
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| Audio system | Hi-Res Audio |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
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| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
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| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 24-zone RGB |
| Copilot key | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | No |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
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| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
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| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
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| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Certificates
| Certification | Meta Ready |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,5 kg |
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| Width | 359 mm |
| Depth | 266,4 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,18 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2,79 cm |
Other features
| USB Power Delivery revision | 3.0 |
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| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VFKG-023XES good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VFKG-023XES like?
It carries a 16" 2560x1600 IPS-Level 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VFKG-023XES have?
It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VFKG-023XES be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 32GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VFKG-023XES 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 Pulse 16 AI C1VFKG-023XES have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VFKG-023XES have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
How much does the MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VFKG-023XES weigh?
It weighs 2,5 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VFKG-023XES released?
Its release date is January 2025, 1 year ago.