MSI Raider GE66 2022 vs Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G Comparison

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MSI Raider GE66 2022 vs Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Raider GE66 2022 and Aspire 7 A715-42G, two laptops from MSI and Acer. MSI Raider GE66 2022 was introduced to market in January 2022 and Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G was launched in January 2021. There is 12 months difference between Raider GE66 2022 and Aspire 7 A715-42G so it would still give an advantage to younger Raider GE66 2022.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Raider GE66 2022 and Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Raider GE66 2022 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
358 x 267 x 23.4 mm (14.09 x 10.51 x 0.92 inches)
Weight: 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)

Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
363.2 x 228.6 x 22.8 mm (14.3 x 9 x 0.9 inches)
Weight: 2.15 kg (4.74 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Raider GE66 2022 and Aspire 7 A715-42G compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE66 2022 over Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G

Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 8.9 mm	2.6 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 54.2%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	360 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	19.6 TFLOPS vs 3.195 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 16 GB	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	84 dB vs 67.9 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G over MSI Raider GE66 2022

Weight	2.15 kg vs 2.38 kg	0.23 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.8% vs ~70.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Noise Level	45 dB vs 47 dB	Less fan noise
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU

Common Strengths of Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G and MSI Raider GE66 2022

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G and MSI Raider GE66 2022

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

MSI Raider GE66 2022 vs Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Raider GE66 2022 and the Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)	2.15 kg (4.74 lbs)
Surface Area	956 cm2 (148.1 inches2)	830 cm2 (128.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~70.2%	~80.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.3 mm	~8.9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Blue	Black

Comparison of the MSI Raider GE66 2022 and the Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G External Dimensions

Weight

Raider GE66 2022 weighs 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs), whereas the Aspire 7 A715-42G weighs 2.15 kg (4.74 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Raider GE66 2022 2.38 kg

Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G 2.15 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.95 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Raider GE66 2022 23.40 mm

Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G 22.80 mm

Min 7.70 mm

Average 20.17 mm

Max 29.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Raider GE66 2022 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G is 0.14 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Raider GE66 2022 vs Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900HK	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Base Frequency	2.3 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4 GHz
Number of Cores	14	6
Number of Threads	20	12
L3 Cache	24 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1750	1111
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	12242	4960
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1800	1183
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	16309	7120

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Raider GE66 2022 and Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	915 MHz	1380 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1410 MHz	1515 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	50 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	16.60 TFLOPS	3.103 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	256 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	5888	1024
TMUs	184	64
ROPs	96	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Raider GE66 2022 has a FLOPS value of 19.6 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G ' has a FLOPS value of 3.195 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	16 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Raider GE66 2022 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Aspire 7 A715-42G's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Raider GE66 (2022)	Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	99.9 Wh	48 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Left
Charge Power	280 W	135 W
AC Adapter Weight	838 gramm	460 gramm

Moreover, the Raider GE66 2022 boasts a larger battery capacity of 100 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Aspire 7 A715-42G's48 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Raider GE66 2022 100 Wh

Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G 48 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.1 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Raider GE66 2022 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Aspire 7 A715-42G's max. storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Raider GE66 2022 vs Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Raider GE66 2022 and Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Raider GE66 2022 and Aspire 7 A715-42G screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the Raider GE66 2022 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Aspire 7 A715-42G's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Raider GE66 2022 and Aspire 7 A715-42G feature the same pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Raider GE66 2022 141 ppi

Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G 141 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 144 PPI

Max 294.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Raider GE66 2022 offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Raider GE66 2022 offers a higher maximum brightness of 360 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Raider GE66 2022 360 nits

Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G 250 nits

Min

60 nits

Average 319 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

MSI Raider GE66 2022 vs Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Raider GE66 2022 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Aspire 7 A715-42G (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Raider GE66 2022 and Aspire 7 A715-42G feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Raider GE66 2022 and Aspire 7 A715-42G have USB Type-C ports. Raider GE66 2022 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Aspire 7 A715-42G has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Raider GE66 2022 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Aspire 7 A715-42G does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Raider GE66 2022 and Aspire 7 A715-42G feature an HDMI port. Raider GE66 2022 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Aspire 7 A715-42G offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Raider GE66 2022 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Aspire 7 A715-42G does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Raider GE66 2022 and Aspire 7 A715-42G are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	1x v1.4	No
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes