MSI Raider GE67 vs MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat Comparison

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MSI Raider GE67 vs MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Raider GE67 and GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat, two laptops by MSI. MSI Raider GE67 was introduced to market in June 2022 and MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat was launched in January 2021. There is 17 months difference between Raider GE67 and GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat so it would still give an advantage to younger Raider GE67.

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Raider GE67 and GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat are members of MSI's Raider series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

MSI Raider Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
MSI Raider A18 HX	April 2024	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Raider 18 HX 2024	January 2024	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Raider GE78 HX	January 2024	17.0"	380 x 298 x 22.85-28.75 mm	3.1 kg (6.84 lbs)
MSI Raider GE68 HX	January 2024	16.0"	357 x 284 x 22.2-27.85 mm	2.75 kg (6.06 lbs)
MSI Raider GE68 2023	January 2023	16.0"	357 x 284 x 22.2-27.8 mm	2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)
MSI Raider GE78 HX 2023	January 2023	17.0"	380 x 298 x 23 mm	3.1 kg (6.84 lbs)
MSI Raider GE67	June 2022	15.6"	358 x 267 x 23.4 mm	2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)
MSI Raider GE77	June 2022	17.3"	397 x 284 x 25.9 mm	2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Raider GE67 and MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat 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)

MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 10750H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB
32GB Ram
397 x 284 x 25.9 mm (15.63 x 11.18 x 1.02 inches)
Weight: 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Raider GE67 and GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE67 over MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat

Weight	2.38 kg vs 2.90 kg	0.52 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 7 mm	0.7 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Response Time	1 ms vs 3 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	19.6 TFLOPS vs 17.5 TFLOPS	Charges via USB-C type cable
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Reasons to choose MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat over MSI Raider GE67

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~73.2% vs ~70.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	17.3 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	300 Hz vs 240 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 89.7%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat and MSI Raider GE67

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 v5.2	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
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat and MSI Raider GE67

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

MSI Raider GE67 vs MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Raider GE67 and the MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)	2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)
Surface Area	956 cm2 (148.1 inches2)	1127 cm2 (174.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~70.2%	~73.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.3 mm	~7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.17 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.374 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray, Blue	Gray

Comparison of the MSI Raider GE67 and the MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat External Dimensions

Weight

Raider GE67 weighs 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs), whereas the GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat weighs 2.9 kg (6.39 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

MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat 2.90 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Thickness Comparison

MSI Raider GE67 23.40 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat 25.90 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 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 MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat is 0.17 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 MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 12800HX Intel Core i9 12900HX	Intel Core i7 10750H Intel Core i7 10870H Intel Core i9 10980HK
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	16	6
Number of Threads	24	12
L3 Cache	25 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	14 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1760	1188
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	14280	5917
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1794	1183
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	20115	7338

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 MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12800HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 10750H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	915 MHz	1110 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1410 MHz	1560 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	115 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	16.60 TFLOPS	15.97 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	5120
TMUs	184	160
ROPs	96	80

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 MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat ' has a FLOPS value of 17.5 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Raider GE67 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x16 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

The GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat provides a larger RAM capacity of 32 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Raider GE67's RAM capacity of 16 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 GE67	MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat
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.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
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	No
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	330 W	230 / 280 W
Full Charging Time	2:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	1356 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

MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat 100 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Raider GE67 and the GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat have similar max. storage capacities of 4 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
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 MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Raider GE67 and MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat 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, GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat has a larger17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Raider GE67 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Raider GE67 features a higher pixel density with 141 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

MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat 127 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Refresh Rate
The GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat offers a higher refresh rate of 300 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.

MSI Raider GE67 vs MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Raider GE67 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat (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 GE67 and GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Raider GE67 and GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat feature 2x 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 GE67 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Raider GE67 and GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat feature an HDMI port. Raider GE67 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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
Both Raider GE67 and GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Raider GE67 and GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat 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	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes