Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 vs MSI Raider GE77 Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16

16 inches | February 2025

Speed 5

Size 8.5

Display 7

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17.3 inches | June 2022

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Size 6.5

Display 5.5

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Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 vs MSI Raider GE77 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and Raider GE77, two laptops from Samsung and MSI. Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 was introduced to market in February 2025 and MSI Raider GE77 was launched in June 2022. As you can see, Raider GE77 is 3 years older than Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 . Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and MSI Raider GE77 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 Key Specs

Launched in February 2025
16.0" TouchScreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
GPU: Intel Arc 140V
16GB Ram
355.4 x 250.4 x 12.5 mm (13.99 x 9.86 x 0.49 inches)
Weight: 1.56 kg (3.44 lbs)

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)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and Raider GE77 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 over MSI Raider GE77

Weight	1.56 kg vs 2.90 kg	1.34 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.4% vs ~73.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.4 mm vs 7 mm	1.6 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	212 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Touchpad Size	15.1 x 10.8 cm vs 10.5 x 6.5 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE77 over Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16

Display Size	17.3 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU FLOPS	17.5 TFLOPS vs 4-4.2 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of MSI Raider GE77 and Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16

Launch Dates	February 2025 vs June 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR5X 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
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 vs MSI Raider GE77: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and the MSI Raider GE77.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.56 kg (3.44 lbs)	2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)
Surface Area	890 cm2 (137.9 inches2)	1127 cm2 (174.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.4%	~73.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.4 mm	~7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.17 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.374 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	125°	140Â°

Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and the MSI Raider GE77 External Dimensions

Weight

Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 weighs 1.56 kg (3.44 lbs), whereas the Raider GE77 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

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

MSI Raider GE77

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Thickness Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

MSI Raider GE77

Avg: larger than 17.0"

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 Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Raider GE77 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
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

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 vs MSI Raider GE77: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Intel Core Ultra 7 258V	Intel Core i7 12800HX Intel Core i9 12900HX
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	8 (4P + 4E)	16
Number of Threads	8	24
L3 Cache	12 MB	25 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Arc Graphics 140V	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	10 nm

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 Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and MSI Raider GE77.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12800HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc Graphics 140V	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	600 MHz	1310 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	30 W	150 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	4-4.2 TFLOPS	17.5 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Speed	8.53 Gbps	14 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	1024	5120

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. Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 has a FLOPS value of 4-4.2 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Raider GE77 ' has a FLOPS value of 17.5 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	8533 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes

Both laptops, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and the Raider GE77, 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	Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro (16")	MSI Raider GE77
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (NPU - 47 TOPS)	Intel Core i7 12800HX
GPU	Intel Arc Graphics 140V	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB
Memory	16 GB	16 GB ; 8 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 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 Well fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 8 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ 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 fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	⚠ 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 Supported exceeds available RAM	! 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 Supported exceeds available RAM	! 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)

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro (16")|MSI Raider GE77

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	76.1 Wh	99.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	330 W

On the other hand, the Raider GE77 features a higher battery capacity of 100 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 's 76 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

MSI Raider GE77

Avg: larger than 17.0"

STORAGE
The Raider GE77 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	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
Memory Bus	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.

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 vs MSI Raider GE77: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and MSI Raider GE77 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. Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Raider GE77 has a larger17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Raider GE77's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 features a higher pixel density with 212 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

MSI Raider GE77

Avg: larger than 17.0"

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

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 vs MSI Raider GE77 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Raider GE77 (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 Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and Raider GE77 have USB-A ports. Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Raider GE77 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and Raider GE77 have USB Type-C ports. Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Raider GE77 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 Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and Raider GE77 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and Raider GE77 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 Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and Raider GE77 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Galaxy Book 5 Pro 16 and Raider GE77 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)	1x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x 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	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes