MSI Raider GE67 vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel Comparison

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MSI Raider GE67 vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Raider GE67 and Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel, two laptops from MSI and Lenovo. MSI Raider GE67 was introduced to market in June 2022 and Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel was launched in May 2022. There is only 1 months difference between Raider GE67 and Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Raider GE67 and Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Raider GE67 Key Specs

Launched in June 2022
15.6" OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12800HX
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)

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12800HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
358.1 x 263.5 x 19.4 mm (14.1 x 10.37 x 0.76 inches)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Raider GE67 and Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE67 over Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel

Weight	2.38 kg vs 2.50 kg	0.12 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 6.8 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 165 Hz	Smoother media experience
Response Time	1 ms vs 3 ms	Faster Response screen
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	Higher RAM potential
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel over MSI Raider GE67

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.7% vs ~70.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 140°	More flexible screen
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 71.7%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	100% vs 75.2%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-C Ports	4x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel and MSI Raider GE67

Launch Dates	June 2022 vs May 2022	Both laptops are recent models
HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
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
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (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 v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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 Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel and MSI Raider GE67

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

MSI Raider GE67 vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Raider GE67 and the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Surface Area	956 cm2 (148.1 inches2)	944 cm2 (146.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~70.2%	~78.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.3 mm	~6.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray, Blue	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	140Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the MSI Raider GE67 and the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel External Dimensions

Weight

Raider GE67 weighs 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs), whereas the Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel weighs 2.5 kg (5.51 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

MSI Raider GE67 2.38 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel 2.50 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

MSI Raider GE67 23.40 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel 19.40 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 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 GE67 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel is 0.16 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 GE67 vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 12800HX Intel Core i9 12900HX	Intel Core i7 12800HX Intel Core i9 12900HX
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	16	16
Number of Threads	24	24
L3 Cache	25 MB	25 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1760	1760
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	14280	14280
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1794	1794
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	20115	20115

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 GE67 and Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i7 12800HX ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	915 MHz	915 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1410 MHz	1410 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	115 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	16.60 TFLOPS	16.60 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	256 bit	256 bit
Memory Speed	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	5888	5888
TMUs	184	184
ROPs	96	96

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 GE67 has a FLOPS value of 19.6 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel ' has a FLOPS value of 19.6 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

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

Both laptops, the Raider GE67 and the Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel, 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 GE67	Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 (2022, Intel)
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.	✔ Good performance.
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	99.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	330 W	300 W
Full Charging Time	2:30 hr	1:20 hr
AC Adapter Weight	1356 gramm	846 gramm

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 100 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

MSI Raider GE67 100 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel 100 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Raider GE67 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
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 GE67 vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Raider GE67 and Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel 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 GE67 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Raider GE67 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

MSI Raider GE67 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Raider GE67 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Raider GE67 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

MSI Raider GE67 350 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel 500 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

MSI Raider GE67 vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 GE67 and Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel have USB-A ports. Raider GE67 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Raider GE67 and Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel have USB Type-C ports. Raider GE67 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel has 4x USB 4.0 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 GE67 and Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Raider GE67 and Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

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 GE67 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Raider GE67 and Legion 7i Gen 7 2022 Intel 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	v6E
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	4x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes