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It’s the new generation of chips, and MSI can bring them to you with their GE series, packing with the 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processor. What does the 11th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor actually bring, though, and why does this matter?
THE CORE
The 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors sees CPU performance redefined for laptops. The lowdown includes new core and graphics architectures, AI-based performance boosts, best-in-class wireless and wired connectivity, and advanced tuning features that can deliver higher levels of power and flow for your use. Enjoy boundary-breaking performance and incredible ultraportable horsepower in your work, gaming and creating.
Advanced, built-in artificial intelligence (AI) introduces new capabilities and works in tandem with the applications you rely on every day to optimize the speed and flow of tasks, making it easier to get things done. With Wi-Fi 6e, you can experience almost 3x faster speeds wirelessly, and the overclocking features only serve to push the dial even further for overall performance.
The 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processor isn’t going to make just a gaming laptop good, it’s important for a good machine in general, be it for use in a desktop, or a “regular” laptop. Thanks to new core architectures in the 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, they are a step up from the 10th gen, seeing dramatic improvement in performance for gaming, creating, business, and everyday use. The generation is also the first to feature Intel® Iris® Xe graphics, also carrying up to 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes for the latest discrete GPUs.
You can’t go wrong with the 11th Gen for gaming, that’s for certain, whichever way you lean on the casual to hardcore scale. Everyday gamers can opt for machines carrying the 25-watt Intel Core processor (U-processor line) with Intel® Iris® Xe integrated graphics for exceptional gaming frame rates, ultra-vivid visuals, and Intel® Wi-Fi 6 or Intel® Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.
For those wanting something more oomph than the previous option, look out for those carrying the 35-watt 11th Generation Intel® Core™ mobile processors (H-processor line). With up to 5GHz, PCIe 4.0 for next-generation discrete graphics, and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) technology for massively reduced latency, these processors deliver the best balance of portability and elite gaming prowess.
Sliding up the advanced PC gaming scale lies the 11th Generation Intel® Core™ desktop processor family (S-processor line). Features include a new processor core architecture, enhanced overclocking, up to DDR4-3200 memory speeds, advanced tuning and expandability, integrated USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20G), up to 20 CPU PCIe 4.0 lanes, and more for ever loftier peaks of gaming performance, delivering higher levels of game play, FPS, immersive realism, and seamless multitasking. Last but not least is the K-processor line which you can overclock to really break through those performance ceilings.
Want to witness the sexy vampire Lady Dimitrescu in all her 290cm glory? Falling back on the good ol’ yeehaw hijinks on your loyal steed in the Wild West? High definition remasters of games you’ve been begging for that have finally arrived to PC? The 11th Gen Intel® Core™ will ensure you can catch every pore, strand of hair and what have you. That’s not forgetting all the footage you can capture with its help, with all the in-post work that you’ll be able to go through with minimal processing bumps for the best possible output.
DESIGN
With all that said and done, how does the 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processor tie in to the MSI GE76 Raider?
Let’s start from the beginning. The GE76 Raider has the new MSI Mystic Light, with Panoramic Aurora Lighting able to bask you in 16.7 million colours alongside the RGB keyboard.
Blending both form and function, available in cool-toned aluminium, and featuring the iconic dragon armour carving and a crafted oblique angle, you get the world’s most complete array of I/O ports built in:
- 2x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1
- UHS-Express SD card reader
- DC-in
- HDMI 8K @ 60Hz
- RJ45
- Thunderbolt 4
- MiniDisplay 1.4
- USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 2
- USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2
- Audio combo
KEY FEATURES
Looking pretty is one thing, the hardware is another. That’s not an issue for the GE76 Raider in the least, when it can offer hardcore cooling, thanks to the Cooler Boost 5 cooling system – made of two fans and six heat pipes. Combined, the 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 graphics card can be pushed to their limit with no fear of heat wearing them down. With OC settings and Discrete Graphic mode, you can further tune your hardware to your liking.
All those ports listed above? Take those, along with the PCIe Gen4 SSD and Wi-Fi 6e, means you can enjoy blazing fast speeds, be it data transfer from devices or going above and beyond bandwidth requirements. The hardware is further complemented with QHD 240Hz / FHD 360Hz displays for the clearest images with minimal delay, further assisted with NVIDIA Reflex which reduces system latency. The FHD webcam and 99.9Whr battery are simply the cherries on top of a staggeringly robust machine you can take anywhere with you.
Individually, the 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processor’s Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows a massive frequency boost on the fastest cores for increased flexibility, ensuring you get the best from your processor. 8 cores, up to 30% performance increase and up to twice the L3 cache size, what’s not to like? This in turn lets the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 series further power the GE76 Raider to make it the world’s fastest laptop series for gamers and creators alike with additional options for overclocking and Discrete Graphics mode.
The GPU itself enables Real-Time Ray Tracing along with support for DLSS 2.0 for an incredible cinematic experience in games, without compromising on frame rate. The PCIe Gen 4 interface support allows for 64GB/s bi-directional bandwidth, while the PCIe resizable bar technology helps accelerate performance as the CPU can get full access to the GPU Memory. Additionally, Dynamic Boost 2.0 intelligently balances power between the CPU and GPU for maximum efficiency.
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
Besides all the processing power, the GE76 Raider needs that top class in other aspects to be truly worthwhile. The QHD 1440p display is capable of 4K support, with 100% AdobeRGB range so that you can enjoy the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 series’ true power. With a 240Hz refresh rate and 360Hz IPS-level display, you’ll always be able to respond to the latest information. Supplement your vision with the best sound possible with Dynaudio for fantastic audio with MSI’s 2-sided Duo Wave Speaker, assisted with the machine’s exclusive acoustic algorithm to remove audio distortions and vibrations in real time, without compromising the audio itself. You can even share the auditory experience through Nahimic Sounds Sharing+ through another person’s headphones or earbuds.
With the brand new MSI Center, you can further tweak the experience using MSI’s exclusive features as you please:
- Feature Set: Personalize your favourite app list
- Smart Priority: Automatically set priority for apps based on AI learning
- Dual Optimization for gaming mode also available
- Smart Image Finder: Systematically categorize photos and set tags with AI Image Engine
- Updated Duet Display: Screen extension function now available for iOS devices to use as a second display
- Updated Noise Cancellation: Whisper and Listening optimized function added, for amplifying voice and auto-adjusting speaker volume
- MSI App Player: For seamless mobile and laptop gaming
- Console Mode support to play mobile games with your wireless controllers with intuitive, customizable UI
The MSI GE76 Raider is basically a result of an ideal partnership Intel®, with their respective expertise creating the most incredible machine yet.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Processor | Intel 11th Gen Core i9-11980HK |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 (150+5W with Dynamic Boost) NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (125+15W with Dynamic Boost) |
| Display | 17.3” UHD 120Hz IPS-level display with thin bezel design (100% Adobe RGB) 17.3” QHD 240Hz IPS-level display with thin bezel design (close to 100% DCI-P3) 17.3” FHD 360Hz IPS-level display with thin bezel design (close to 100%sRGB) |
| Memory | Up to DDR4-3200, 2 Slot, Max 64GB |
| Storage | 1x NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD , 1x NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD (Max 2TB) |
| Webcam | FHD type (30fps@1080p) |
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB keyboard by SteelSeries |
| Communication | Killer E3100G LAN + Killer AX1675 Wi-Fi 6E w/ Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x Type-C USB3.2 Gen2, 1 x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 2 x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1, 1 x Mini Display 1.4, 1 x HDMI 2.1(8K@60Hz), 1 x Audio combo, 1 x SD card reader (UHS-Express), 1 x RJ45, 1x DC-in |
| Audio | 2x 1W Speakers + 2x2W Woofers, Hi-Res Audio Certified, Nahimic |
| Adapter / Battery | 280W/240W AC adapter | 4-Cell, 99.9 Whr |
| Dimension/Weight | 397mm (W) x 284mm (D) x 25.9mm (H) / 2.9kg |
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