The MSI GP66 Leopard offers a good balance between performance and cost, being less expensive than the Raider GE76. It is more portable and suitable for gaming and general use. However, the MSI Raider GE76 has superior performance suitable for more intensive tasks like 3D rendering and engineering, with a larger screen, higher resolution, and better battery life. The Raider GE76 is higher priced and slightly less portable due to its size and weight. Consider the GP66 Leopard for better cost-efficiency and easier handling versus the Raider GE76 for top-tier performance and a larger workspace. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
The MSI GP66 Leopard has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE76.
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The MSI GP66 Leopard delivers solid performance for general use with a good-quality screen, decent portability, and excellent heat management, though it has a fair portability score and a battery life that supports only about 5 hours of typical use. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 offers superior performance with a larger and higher-resolution screen, double the RAM, and a more advanced CPU, but it is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, and while its battery supports about 6 hours of use, it also scores poorly on portability.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 outshines the MSI GP66 Leopard for gaming and 3D due to its more powerful GPU, the RTX 3080 Ti, compared to the GP66's RTX 3080, and a significantly higher screen refresh rate offering smoother visuals. Additionally, the Raider GE76's screen delivers better resolution and color accuracy, enhancing overall gaming and 3D modeling experiences, although these aspects are less crucial than GPU and refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
9.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The MSI GP66 Leopard, with an Intel i7-11800H processor, Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics, and a standard screen resolution is suitable for engineering and design but may fall short in tasks requiring top-tier performance and higher resolution for detailed work.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for content creation, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.2/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI GP66 Leopard offers sufficient resolution and brightness suitable for browsing, document editing, and daily tasks, coupled with decent color accuracy that caters to entry-level engineering and design work, but its lesser refresh rate may disappoint gamers or 3D designers who prioritize fluid motion. MSI Raider GE76 boosts overall visual experiences for general use and professional design tasks with higher brightness and broader color coverage, ensuring vivid and accurate representation, yet its modest refresh rate still falls short for high-frame-rate gaming or smooth 3D rendering. Although both lack in gaming or 3D contexts, they serve well for everyday use and creative applications where color precision is crucial.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$3,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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