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MSI Sword 17 A12VF-074AU
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17.3" 1920x1080 144Hz |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Sword 17 A12VF-074AU
| Reference / Part Number | SWORD 17 A12VF-074AU |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 2023, 3 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | White |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
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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 |
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 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| 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 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 | Blue |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|
Processor special features
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
|---|
Battery
| Battery capacity | 53,5 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 3 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 200 W |
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Security
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,6 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 398 mm |
| Depth | 273 mm |
| Height | 25,2 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Sword 17 A12VF-074AU 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 Sword 17 A12VF-074AU like?
It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 144Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Sword 17 A12VF-074AU have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-12650H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the MSI Sword 17 A12VF-074AU come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Sword 17 A12VF-074AU 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 Sword 17 A12VF-074AU have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Sword 17 A12VF-074AU have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Sword 17 A12VF-074AU weigh?
It weighs 2,6 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Sword 17 A12VF-074AU released?
Its release date is May 2023, 3 years ago.