Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel vs MSI Raider GE67 Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel vs MSI Raider GE67 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and Raider GE67, two laptops from Lenovo and MSI. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel was introduced to market in January 2022 and MSI Raider GE67 was launched in June 2022. There is only 5 months difference between ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and Raider GE67 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 Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and MSI Raider GE67 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
15.6" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1215U
GPU: GeForce MX550 2GB
8GB Ram
357 x 235 x 18.9 mm (14.06 x 9.25 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)

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)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and Raider GE67 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel over MSI Raider GE67

Weight	1.70 kg vs 2.38 kg	0.68 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80% vs ~70.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.8 mm vs 6.3 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 140°	More flexible screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Touchpad Size	10.5 x 7.0 cm vs 10.5 x 6.5 cm	Larger Touchpad Area
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $2400-2800	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE67 over Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel

Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	19.6 TFLOPS vs 2.703 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 40 GB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Common Strengths of MSI Raider GE67 and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel

Launch Dates	January 2022 vs June 2022	Both laptops are recent models
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
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	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 Raider GE67 and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel vs MSI Raider GE67: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and the MSI Raider GE67.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)	2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)
Surface Area	839 cm2 (130.1 inches2)	956 cm2 (148.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80%	~70.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~6.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	140Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and the MSI Raider GE67 External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel weighs 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs), whereas the Raider GE67 weighs 2.38 kg (5.25 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

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel 1.70 kg

MSI Raider GE67 2.38 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.95 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel 18.90 mm

MSI Raider GE67 23.40 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 Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Raider GE67 is 0.15 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

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel vs MSI Raider GE67: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1215U Intel Core i5 1235U Intel Core i7 1255U Intel Core i3 1220P Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i7 1260P	Intel Core i7 12800HX Intel Core i9 12900HX
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	6	16
Number of Threads	8	24
L3 Cache	10 MB	25 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1583	1760
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6048	14280
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1586	1794
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5803	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 Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and MSI Raider GE67.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1215U

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12800HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce MX550 2GB	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	915 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1320 MHz	1410 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	25 W	115 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS	16.60 TFLOPS
Memory Size	2 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	64 bit	256 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	1024	5888
TMUs	32	184
ROPs	16	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. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel has a FLOPS value of 2.703 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Raider GE67 ' has a FLOPS value of 19.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 24GB 32GB 40GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	40 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	1	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Raider GE67 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 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	Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 (Intel)	MSI Raider GE67
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ 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	45 Wh 60 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	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	330 W

On the other hand, the Raider GE67 features a higher battery capacity of 100 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel's 45 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel 45 Wh

MSI Raider GE67 100 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.1 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Raider GE67 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel vs MSI Raider GE67: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and MSI Raider GE67 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 ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and Raider GE67 screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Raider GE67's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and Raider GE67 feature the same pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel 141 ppi

MSI Raider GE67 141 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 144 PPI

Max 294.00 PPI

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

Brightness
The Raider GE67 offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel 250 nits

MSI Raider GE67 350 nits

Min

60 nits

Average 319 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel vs MSI Raider GE67 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 ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and Raider GE67 have USB-A ports. ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Raider GE67 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and Raider GE67 have USB Type-C ports. ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Raider GE67 has 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
Both ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and Raider GE67 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and Raider GE67 feature an HDMI port. ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Raider GE67 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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 ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and Raider GE67 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel and Raider GE67 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
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes