MSI Katana GF66
RTX 3070 · 85W · Core i7-11800H
Head-to-head
MSI Katana GF66 vs Gigabyte A5 X1
Gigabyte A5 X1 is the faster machine, averaging 8% more frames across 8 games. We haven't confirmed a UK price for both machines, so treat this as a performance comparison rather than a value one.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | MSI Katana GF66 | Gigabyte A5 X1 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dota 2 | 131 | 131 | +0 |
| F1 2021 | 161 | 171 | -10 |
| Far Cry 5 | 113 | 114 | -1 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 76 | 95 | -19 |
| GTA V | 164 | 155 | +9 |
| Strange Brigade | 163 | 179 | -16 |
| The Witcher 3 | 122 | 171 | -49 |
| X-Plane 11 | 80 | 76 | +4 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| MSI Katana GF66 | Gigabyte A5 X1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 3070 | RTX 3070 |
| GPU power | 85W | 140W |
| CPU | Core i7-11800H | Ryzen 9 5900HX |
| Memory | 16GB | 16GB |
| Display | 15.6in 1920x1080 | 15.6in 1920x1080 |
| Refresh | 144Hz | 240Hz |
| Weight | 2.253kg | 2.189kg |
| Score | Not scored - no UK price | Not scored - no UK price |
How these numbers were produced
Frame rates here are not measured by us, and we label how each one was arrived at. A figure marked measured comes from a published run on that exact machine. A figure marked representative is derived from the GPU and its power limit (TGP) and cross-referenced against published reviews - a sound estimate of what that configuration delivers, but not a measurement of that specific laptop. Unless stated otherwise, numbers are 1920x1080, High preset, upscaling off. Where a laptop ships in several power configurations we use the wattage of the exact SKU listed, because a 140W RTX 5070 and a 115W one are not the same product.
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Gigabyte A5 X1
RTX 3070 · 140W · Ryzen 9 5900HX