MSI Katana GF66
RTX 3070 · 85W · Core i7-11800H
Head-to-head
MSI Katana GF66 vs Schenker XMG Apex 17 M21
Schenker XMG Apex 17 M21 is the faster machine, averaging 9% more frames across 7 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 | Schenker XMG Apex 17 M21 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dota 2 | 131 | 127 | +4 |
| Far Cry 5 | 113 | 119 | -6 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 76 | 100 | -24 |
| GTA V | 164 | 158 | +6 |
| Strange Brigade | 163 | 183 | -20 |
| The Witcher 3 | 122 | 174 | -52 |
| X-Plane 11 | 80 | 75 | +5 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| MSI Katana GF66 | Schenker XMG Apex 17 M21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 3070 | RTX 3070 |
| GPU power | 85W | - |
| CPU | Core i7-11800H | Ryzen 7 5800H |
| Memory | 16GB | 32GB |
| Display | 15.6in 1920x1080 | 17.3in 1920x1080 |
| Refresh | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Weight | 2.253kg | 2.56kg |
| 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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Schenker XMG Apex 17 M21
RTX 3070 · Ryzen 7 5800H