MSI Raider GE66 2022 vs Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 Comparison

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MSI Raider GE66 2022 vs Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Raider GE66 2022 and MacBook Pro 15 2019, two laptops from MSI and Apple. MSI Raider GE66 2022 was introduced to market in January 2022 and Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 was launched in June 2019. As you can see, MacBook Pro 15 2019 is 3 years older than Raider GE66 2022. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Raider GE66 2022 and Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 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)

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 Key Specs

Launched in June 2019
15.4" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 9750H
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 630
16GB Ram
349.3 x 240.7 x 15.5 mm (13.75 x 9.48 x 0.61 inches)
Weight: 1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Raider GE66 2022 and MacBook Pro 15 2019 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE66 2022 over Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019

Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 8.8 mm	2.5 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 15.4 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	19.6 TFLOPS vs 0.38 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v6E vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v3.2 vs v3.1	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 over MSI Raider GE66 2022

Weight	1.83 kg vs 2.38 kg	0.55 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.8% vs ~70.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	221 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 360 nits	Brighter Screen
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Bottom	Flexible cable positions
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of USB-C Ports	4x USB 3.1 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Common Strengths of Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 and MSI Raider GE66 2022

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v3	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 and MSI Raider GE66 2022

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

MSI Raider GE66 2022 vs Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Raider GE66 2022 and the Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)	1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)
Surface Area	956 cm2 (148.1 inches2)	841 cm2 (130.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~70.2%	~81.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.3 mm	~8.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Blue	Silver, Gray

Comparison of the MSI Raider GE66 2022 and the Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 External Dimensions

Weight

Raider GE66 2022 weighs 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs), whereas the MacBook Pro 15 2019 weighs 1.83 kg (4.04 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Raider GE66 2022 2.38 kg

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 1.83 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.94 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Raider GE66 2022 23.40 mm

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 15.50 mm

Min 7.70 mm

Average 20.13 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 Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 is 0.12 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 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

MSI Raider GE66 2022 vs Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900HK	Intel Core i7 9750H Intel Core i9 9880H Intel Core i9 9980HK
Base Frequency	2.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	14	6
Number of Threads	20	12
L3 Cache	24 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	14 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1750	1079
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	12242	5357
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1800	1113
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	16309	6941

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 Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 9750H

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 Compare

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Base Clock Frequency	915 MHz	350 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1410 MHz	1200 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	16.60 TFLOPS	460.8 GFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	256 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	5888	192
TMUs	184	24
ROPs	96	3

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 Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.38 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Raider GE66 2022 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	2400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Custom

Both laptops, the Raider GE66 2022 and the MacBook Pro 15 2019, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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)	Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019)
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	83.6 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Left, Right
Charge Power	280 W	87 W
AC Adapter Weight	838 gramm	369 gramm

Moreover, the Raider GE66 2022 boasts a larger battery capacity of 100 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the MacBook Pro 15 2019's84 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Raider GE66 2022 100 Wh

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 84 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.07 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The MacBook Pro 15 2019 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Raider GE66 2022's storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	No
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 Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Raider GE66 2022 and Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 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. Raider GE66 2022 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, MacBook Pro 15 2019 has a smaller 15.4" display.The total usable screen area of the Raider GE66 2022 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the MacBook Pro 15 2019's total usable screen area is 688cm² / 107inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MacBook Pro 15 2019 features a higher pixel density with 221 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Raider GE66 2022 141 ppi

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 221 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 143 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 MacBook Pro 15 2019 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Raider GE66 2022 360 nits

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 500 nits

Min

60 nits

Average 319 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

MSI Raider GE66 2022 vs Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 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 MacBook Pro 15 2019 (v5).

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
Raider GE66 2022 is equipped with 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. MacBook Pro 15 2019 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Raider GE66 2022 and MacBook Pro 15 2019 have USB Type-C ports. Raider GE66 2022 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while MacBook Pro 15 2019 has 4x USB 3.1 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
Both Raider GE66 2022 and MacBook Pro 15 2019 feature Thunderbolt ports. Raider GE66 2022 has Thunderbolt 4, while MacBook Pro 15 2019 has Thunderbolt 3.

HDMI
Raider GE66 2022 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. MacBook Pro 15 2019 does not have an HDMI port.

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. MacBook Pro 15 2019 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Raider GE66 2022 and MacBook Pro 15 2019 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	v5
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	4x USB 3.1
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 3
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
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	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No