
Head-to-head
Razer Blade 17 Early vs MSI Raider GE66
MSI Raider GE66 is the faster machine, averaging 11% 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 | Razer Blade 17 Early | MSI Raider GE66 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dota 2 | 140 | 167 | -27 |
| F1 2021 | 219 | 292 | -73 |
| Far Cry 5 | 122 | 153 | -31 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 112 | 120 | -8 |
| GTA V | 166 | 173 | -7 |
| Strange Brigade | 229 | 224 | +5 |
| The Witcher 3 | 218 | 223 | -5 |
| X-Plane 11 | 96 | 118 | -22 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| Razer Blade 17 Early | MSI Raider GE66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,500 | — |
| GPU | RTX 3080 Ti | RTX 3080 Ti |
| GPU power | - | - |
| CPU | Core i9-12900H | Core i9-12900HK |
| Memory | 32GB | 32GB |
| Display | 17.3in 3840x2160 | 15.6in 3840x2160 |
| Refresh | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Weight | 2.774kg | 2.436kg |
| Score | 5.0 | 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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