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MSI Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17" 1920x1200 165Hz |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US
| Reference / Part Number | SWORD 17 HX B14VGKG-047US |
|---|---|
| Release date | December 2024, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Cosmos Gray |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,2 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD+ |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate | 165 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-14900HX |
| Processor generation | Intel Core i9-14xxx |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 32 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,5 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 12 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,5 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3,9 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,1 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1,5 GHz |
| Processor cache | 33 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 96 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 | 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 4070 |
| 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 GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Nahimic |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
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 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| 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 Home |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 65 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 200 W |
|---|
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,8 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 384 mm |
| Depth | 280 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,22 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2,73 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US like?
It carries a 17" 1920x1200 165Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US 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 Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US 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 Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US weigh?
It weighs 2,8 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Sword 17 HX B14VGKG-047US released?
Its release date is December 2024, 1 year ago.