MSI Raider GE78 HX vs MSI Raider GE67 Comparison

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MSI Raider GE78 HX

17 inches | January 2024

Speed 8.5

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15.6 inches | June 2022

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Size 7.5

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MSI Raider GE78 HX vs MSI Raider GE67 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Raider GE78 HX and Raider GE67, two laptops by MSI. MSI Raider GE78 HX was introduced to market in January 2024 and MSI Raider GE67 was launched in June 2022. There is 19 months difference between Raider GE78 HX and Raider GE67 so it would still give an advantage to younger Raider GE78 HX.

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Raider GE78 HX and Raider GE67 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 GE78 HX and MSI Raider GE67 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Raider GE78 HX Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
17.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i9 14900HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
380 x 298 x 22.85-28.75 mm (14.96 x 11.73 x 0.9-1.13 inches)
Weight: 3.1 kg (6.84 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 Raider GE78 HX and Raider GE67 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE78 HX over MSI Raider GE67

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~74% vs ~70.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	17 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Max Total RAM	96 GB vs 64 GB	Higher RAM potential
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-C Ports	3x 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

Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE67 over MSI Raider GE78 HX

Weight	2.38 kg vs 3.10 kg	0.72 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 6.9 mm	0.6 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 165 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 133 ppi	More pixels per inch
GPU FLOPS	19.6 TFLOPS vs 16.8 TFLOPS	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs 1x PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x), 1x PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2

Common Strengths of MSI Raider GE67 and MSI Raider GE78 HX

Launch Dates	January 2024 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	DDR5 vs DDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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
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 MSI Raider GE78 HX

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

MSI Raider GE78 HX vs MSI Raider GE67: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Raider GE78 HX and the MSI Raider GE67.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.1 kg (6.84 lbs)	2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)
Surface Area	1132 cm2 (175.5 inches2)	956 cm2 (148.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~74%	~70.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.9 mm	~6.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.18 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.396 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray, Blue

Comparison of the MSI Raider GE78 HX and the MSI Raider GE67 External Dimensions

Weight

Raider GE78 HX weighs 3.1 kg (6.84 lbs), whereas the Raider GE67 weighs 2.38 kg (5.25 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 GE78 HX

Avg: larger than 17.0"

MSI Raider GE67

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Thickness Comparison

MSI Raider GE78 HX

Avg: larger than 17.0"

MSI Raider GE67

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

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 GE78 HX is 0.18 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Raider GE78 HX vs MSI Raider GE67: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i9 14900HX	Intel Core i7 12800HX Intel Core i9 12900HX
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.8 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	24 (8P + 16E)	16
Number of Threads	32	24
L3 Cache	36 MB	25 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	2212	1794
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	32292	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 GE78 HX and MSI Raider GE67.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i9 14900HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12800HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	1545 MHz	915 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1890 MHz	1410 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	140 W	150 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	16.8 TFLOPS	19.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	256 bit
Memory Speed	~16 Gbps	~14 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	3072	5888
TMUs	96	184
ROPs	48	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 GE78 HX has a FLOPS value of 16.8 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 MSI Raider GE67 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	96 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2

Both laptops, the Raider GE78 HX and the Raider GE67, 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 GE78 HX	MSI Raider GE67
CPU	Intel Core i9 14900HX	Intel Core i7 12800HX
GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
Memory	16 GB ; 8 GB VRAM	16 GB ; 8 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~19.3 GB (6.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)	~19.3 GB (6.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 8 GB VRAM	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 8 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 8 GB VRAM	✔ Runs Well fits in your 8 GB VRAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

MSI Raider GE78 HX|MSI Raider GE67

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

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	Left, Right, Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	280 / 330 W	330 W
Full Charging Time	2:30 hr	2:30 hr

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

Battery Comparison

MSI Raider GE78 HX

Avg: larger than 17.0"

MSI Raider GE67

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Raider GE78 HX and the Raider GE67 have similar max. storage capacities of 4 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 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
Memory Bus	1x PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x), 1x PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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 GE78 HX vs MSI Raider GE67: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Raider GE78 HX 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. Raider GE78 HX has a display size of 17.0".On the other hand, Raider GE67 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Raider GE78 HX is 838cm² / 130inch² whereas the Raider GE67's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

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 GE78 HX

Avg: larger than 17.0"

MSI Raider GE67

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

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

MSI Raider GE78 HX vs MSI Raider GE67 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Raider GE78 HX features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Raider GE67 (v6E).

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 GE78 HX and Raider GE67 have USB-A ports. Raider GE78 HX has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Raider GE67 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Raider GE78 HX and Raider GE67 have USB Type-C ports. Raider GE78 HX has 3x 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 Raider GE78 HX and Raider GE67 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Raider GE78 HX and Raider GE67 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
Both Raider GE78 HX and Raider GE67 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Raider GE78 HX 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)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	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	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes