MSI Raider GE77 vs ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel Comparison

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MSI Raider GE77 vs ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Raider GE77 and Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel, two laptops from MSI and ASUS. MSI Raider GE77 was introduced to market in June 2022 and ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel was launched in January 2022. There is only 5 months difference between Raider GE77 and Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen 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 GE77 and ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Raider GE77 Key Specs

Launched in June 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12800HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
397 x 284 x 25.9 mm (15.63 x 11.18 x 1.02 inches)
Weight: 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1220P
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
8GB Ram
399.3 x 254.3 x 19.8 mm (15.72 x 10.01 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Raider GE77 and Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE77 over ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel

Side Bezel Thickness	7 mm vs 8.2 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	17.5 TFLOPS vs 1.43 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Charges via USB-C type cable
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 16 GB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	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	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel over MSI Raider GE77

Weight	2.10 kg vs 2.90 kg	0.8 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.2% vs ~73.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 140°	More flexible screen
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $4000-4400	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and MSI Raider GE77

Launch Dates	June 2022 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
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 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 v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi 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
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and MSI Raider GE77

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

MSI Raider GE77 vs ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Raider GE77 and the ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Surface Area	1127 cm2 (174.7 inches2)	1015 cm2 (157.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~73.2%	~81.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7 mm	~8.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.17 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.374 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	140Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the MSI Raider GE77 and the ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel External Dimensions

Weight

Raider GE77 weighs 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs), whereas the Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 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 larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Raider GE77 2.90 kg

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 2.10 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Raider GE77 25.90 mm

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 19.80 mm

Min 8.60 mm

Average 24.26 mm

Max 38.00 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 GE77 is 0.17 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 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
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 GE77 vs ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 12800HX Intel Core i9 12900HX	Intel Core i3 1220P Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12700H
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	1.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	16	10
Number of Threads	24	12
L3 Cache	25 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1760	1569
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	14280	6569
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1794	1580
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	20115	7048

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 GE77 and ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel.

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 i3 1220P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1110 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1560 MHz	1250 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	15.97 TFLOPS	1,280 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	5120	512
TMUs	160	32
ROPs	80	16

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 GE77 has a FLOPS value of 17.5 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel ' has a FLOPS value of 1.43 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Raider GE77 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 12GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	16 GB
Total Slots	2	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Raider GE77 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel'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 GE77	ASUS Vivobook 17X (K1703, 12th Gen 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.	✖ 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	50 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Right
Charge Power	330 W	65 / 90 W
AC Adapter Weight	1264 gramm

Moreover, the Raider GE77 boasts a larger battery capacity of 100 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel's50 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Raider GE77 100 Wh

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 50 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Raider GE77 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
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 GE77 vs ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Raider GE77 and ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen 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. Both Raider GE77 and Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel screens have the same size of 17.3".The total usable screen area of the Raider GE77 is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Raider GE77 and Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel feature the same pixel density with 127 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Raider GE77 127 ppi

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 127 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Raider GE77 offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Raider GE77 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Raider GE77 400 nits

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 250 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 368 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

MSI Raider GE77 vs ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Raider GE77 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel (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 GE77 and Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel have USB-A ports. Raider GE77 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Raider GE77 and Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel have USB Type-C ports. Raider GE77 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 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 GE77 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Raider GE77 and Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel feature an HDMI port. Raider GE77 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 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 GE77 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Raider GE77 and Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen 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	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x 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)	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