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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Stay tuned for local pricing!