MSI Raider GE67Hx (2022)

MSI Raider GE67Hx (2022)

Manufacturer	MSI
Product family	Raider
Release date	2022 (2022)
Introductory price	USD 2500 to 3500
Discontinued	No
Operating system	Windows 11 Home (Can be configured with Windows 11 Pro)
CPU	Intel Core i7-12800HX Intel Core i9-12900HX
Memory	16, 32, or 64 GB DDR5-4800 Mhz SODIMM
Memory slots	2 user accessible (each supports up to 32 GB)
Storage	1 or 2 TB M.2 2280 NVME
Storage slots	2 user accessible
Removable storage	1 x SD Express Card Reader
Display	Screen size: 15.6 inch Panel type: OLED Coating: Matte (anti-glare) Resolution: 2560 x 1440 PPI: 188 Aspect ratio: 16:9 Refresh rate: 240 Hz Brightness: 344 Nits Contrast Ratio
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 150 W w/ Dynamic Boost Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 175 W w/ Dynamic Boost Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 16 GB GDDR6 175 W w/ Dynamic Boost
Sound	2 x 2 W stereo w/ Dynaudio tuning Realtek HD audio chip
Camera	Front: 1080p with dual microphone
Touchpad	Glass, 4.2 inches (11 cm) x 2.6 inches (6.6 cm)
Connectivity	Killer Gb LAN (Up to 2.5G) WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP, Thunderbolt 4) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
Dimensions	W: 14.1 inches (36 cm) D: 10.5 inches (27 cm) H: 0.92 inches (2.3 cm)
Mass	5.24 pounds (2.38 kg)
Power brick	330W slim 3-pin proprietary AC adapter (US)
Battery	4 cell Li-Polymer 99.9 Wh
Keyboard	Per-Key RGB backlit, black (US) Standard full size layout
Chassis	Color: Titanium Dark Gray Materials: Metal chassis with plastic bottom Cooling: 2 x 55-60 mm fans, 7 heat pipes
Number pad	No
Fingerprint reader	No
Facial recognition	No
Predecessor	MSI Raider GE66
Website	MSI

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   The MSI Raider GE67Hx (2022) is a high-end gaming laptop equipped with Intel 12th gen HX series mobile processors and Nvidia Geforce RTX 30 series mobile GPUs. Available configurations vary by store and location. The Raider GE67Hx is positioned between the lower-end Katana GF series and the top-end Titan GT series in MSI's laptop lineup.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The Raider GE67Hx (2022) can come with the following processors:

• Intel Core i7-12800HX with 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 24 threads, 25 MB cache and a max frequency of 4.8 Ghz.
• Intel Core i9-12900HX with 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 24 threads, 30 MB cache and max frequency of 5.0 Ghz.

The Intel Core i7-12800HX and i9-12900HX processors are designed for high-performance tasks, making them suitable for gaming, video editing, and 3D graphics. The i9-12900HX performs exceptionally well in demanding tasks, while the i7-12800HX is slightly slower but still capable of handling most workloads effectively.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i9-12900HX scores 1,835 points in Geekbench 5 single-thread and 15,727 points in multi-thread tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 1,895 points in single-thread and 20,591 points in multi-thread tests. The i7-12800HX also performs well, with a Geekbench 5 multi-core score of 14,213 points and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,456 points.

Benchmarks:

• Geekbench 5:
  • i9-12900HX: ~1835 pts (single-core), ~15727 pts (multi-core)
  • i7-12800HX: ~14213 pts (multi-core)
• Cinebench R23:
  • i9-12900HX: ~1895 pts (single-core), ~20591 pts (multi-core)
  • i7-12800HX: ~22456 pts (multi-core)

Graphics

In addition to the integrated Intel UHD Graphics, the Raider GE67Hx (2022) ships with the following discrete GPUs:

• Nvidia Geforce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 1535 Mhz boost clock, and 150 W Total Graphics Power (TGP) with Dynamic Boost.
• Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 1655 Mhz boost clock, and 175 W TGP with Dynamic Boost.
• Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR6 memory, 1640 Mhz boost clock, and 175 W TGP with Dynamic Boost.

All configurations support Dynamic Boost, VR ready, and DirectX® 12 Ultimate technologies. The laptop also features a MUX switch, allowing the discrete GPU to send information directly to the display for better performance.

The RTX 3080 Ti provides excellent performance in gaming and demanding graphical tasks, with minimal performance loss under load. The RTX 3070 Ti also performs exceptionally well, with 3DMark results approximately 12 percent higher than the average for similar configurations.

In gaming tests, the RTX 3070 Ti held its ground, tying for the lead in the built-in 1080p benchmark of Assassin's Creed Valhalla but fell behind in F1 2021. The GPU is more than capable of running AAA games smoothly and supports VR gaming.

Benchmarks:

• 3DMark:
  • RTX 3070 Ti: ~28492 pts (Fire Strike), ~12239 pts (Time Spy)
• Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1080p: ~110 fps
• F1 2021 1080p: ~95 fps

Memory

The Intel HM670 chipset used in the Raider GE67Hx supports a maximum of 2 SO-DIMM sticks and the 12th Generation Intel HX processors support up to 64 GB DDR5-4800Mhz memory.

Pre-configured SKUs come with either 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB DDR5-4800 Memory. These sticks perform identically even when paired with different CPUs.

Benchmarks:

• AIDA64 Memory Copy: ~49810 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Read: ~57329 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Write: ~57764 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Latency: ~95.7 ns

Storage

The Raider GE67Hx can ship with 1 TB or 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD depending on the seller. The OEM SSD only uses 1 slot in all configurations leaving the other slot open for upgrades.

Reviews of the i9 12900HX + RTX 3080 Ti and i7 12800HX + RTX 3070 Ti SKUs note that both came with the Samsung PM9A1 1 TB SSD which is an OEM version of the popular 980 Pro. This SSD offers fast read and write speeds, enhancing overall system performance and reducing load times for applications and games.

Benchmarks:

• CrystalDiskMark 8:
  • SEQ1M Q8T1 (Sequential 1MB blocks): ~7092 MB/s (read), ~5127 MB/s (write)
  • RND4K Q1T1 (Random 4 KB blocks): ~194.8 MB/s (write), ~76.7 MB/s (read)

Co-processors

The Raider GE67Hx does not feature any dedicated co-processors for AI or other specialized tasks.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The Raider GE67Hx comes with a SteelSeries RGB keyboard with per-key RGB backlighting. The keyboard is spacious and comfortable to type on, with good tactile feedback and low typing noise. The keycaps have a fine texture and feel high-quality, making it suitable for extended typing sessions.

The keyboard features additional shortcuts for RGB lighting profiles and fan speed adjustments, though it can feel a little cramped around the cursor arrow keys.

Touchpad

The Raider GE67Hx comes with a glass clickpad that measures 4.2 inches (11 cm) x 2.6 inches (6.6 cm).

The touchpad is smooth and responsive to gestures, with good palm rejection. However, clicking only works in the bottom half of the touchpad, which can make some actions difficult.

Webcam

The Raider GE67Hx comes with a 1080p webcam positioned at the top center of the display.

The webcam provides clear video quality, though it may appear slightly overexposed, leading to loss of finer details in bright areas. There is no physical privacy shutter, but the activity light is always on when in use.

Microphone

The Raider GE67Hx comes with a dual microphone array.

The microphone captures voices clearly, but they sound a little boxy, and there is some background noise present during recordings.

Output Devices

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Display

The Raider GE67Hx features a 15.6-inch OLED display with a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 and a refresh rate of 240 Hz.

The OLED panel excels in color quality and brightness, making it suitable for gaming and media consumption. The 240Hz refresh rate ensures smooth visuals, especially in fast-paced games. However, the display is not flicker-free, which may cause eye strain for some users.

Benchmarks:

• Native Contrast: ~100,030:1
• Maximum Brightness: ~344 cd/m²
• Minimum Brightness: ~16 cd/m²
• Black Uniformity: ~0.096% standard deviation

Audio

The Raider GE67Hx comes with two bottom-facing speakers near the front corners in a stereo configuration.

The speakers provide decent audio quality and volume but lack bass, making them less suitable for music or movies. They can get reasonably loud but do not provide a satisfying audio experience for media consumption.

Benchmarks:

• Max Volume: ~76 dB SPL

Connectivity

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WiFi

MSI equips the Raider GE67Hx with a Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i WLAN module.

The wireless performance is strong and reliable, suitable for online gaming and streaming.

Benchmarks:

• iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz: ~1481 MBit/s
• iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz: ~1460 MBit/s

Bluetooth

The Raider GE67Hx comes with a Bluetooth 5.2 module.

SD Card Reader

The Raider GE67Hx includes an SD Express Card Reader.

The SD card reader is functional but may not be as fast as some users would prefer.

Benchmarks:

• Average JPG Copy Test: ~83.2 MB/s
• Maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test: ~82.3 MB/s

USB

MSI equips the Raider GE67Hx with the following USB ports:

• 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 / DP)
• 1 x USB-C (USB / DP / Thunderbolt™ 4)
• 2 x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• 1 x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2)

The variety of ports allows for extensive connectivity options, making it easy to connect peripherals and external devices.

Display Outputs

The Raider GE67Hx comes with 2 display outputs:

• 1 x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x HDMI 2.1

The HDMI output allows for easy connection to external displays, while the USB-C/Thunderbolt port provides additional versatility for peripherals.

Case

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The Raider GE67Hx (2022) is available in Titanium Dark Gray. The chassis is made of metal with a plastic bottom, providing a sturdy design with minimal flex in the display and keyboarddeck. The laptop features aggressive branding and RGB lighting, typical of high-end gaming rigs. It measures 0.92 by 14.1 by 10.5 inches and weighs 5.24 pounds, making it manageable for a gaming laptop.

The build quality is great, with a sturdy chassis that feels solid and has minimal flex. The finish is relatively scratch-resistant but easily picks up fingerprints and oil.

Maintenance

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The bottom panel of the Raider GE67Hx is held on by Philips-head screws. Unclipping the bottom panel is challenging and requires careful handling to avoid breaking clips.

Upgradeable components:

• 99.9 WHr battery.
• Two M.2 2280 PCIe4 x4 SSDs (most configurations only have one slot filled from the factory).
• Two DDR5-4800 SODIMMs (most configurations only have one slot filled from the factory).

Cooling System

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The Raider GE67Hx is equipped with dual 55-60 mm fans connected to the core components with seven heat pipes. The system intakes air from the side and bottom grilles and exhausts air through the back grilles.

Heat

Surface temperatures vary depending on the configuration.

The i7-12800HX + RTX 3070 Ti SKU gets quite warm while idling, up to 34 °C on the keyboard deck. Under heavy load, there is a hot spot of 48 °C on the keyboard deck, particularly around the letter P.

The i9-12900HX + RTX 3080 Ti SKU is slightly cooler while idling across all areas, reaching up to 33 °C on the keyboard deck. The palm rest and the WASD keys remain comfortable during intensive tasks.

Benchmarks:

• i7-12800HX + RTX 3070 Ti:
  • Maximum upper side: ~48 °C
  • Maximum bottom: ~46 °C
  • Idle upper side: ~34 °C
  • Idle bottom: ~34 °C
• i9-12900HX + RTX 3080 Ti:
  • Maximum upper side: ~44 °C
  • Maximum bottom: ~46 °C
  • Idle upper side: ~33 °C
  • Idle bottom: ~33 °C

Noise

There is no electronic noise or coil whine. The laptop is effectively silent during undemanding loads like light browsing or video playback, hovering below 30 dB(A). During intensive tasks, the fans quickly ramp up even when set to balanced mode. Fan noise while gaming in balanced mode is identical to performance mode despite temperatures being noticeably lower in balanced mode. During intensive tasks, the laptop emits noise above 50 db(A) and is louder than most other gaming laptops.

Benchmarks:

• i7-12800HX + RTX 3070 Ti:
  • Idle: ~22.9 db(A) (min), ~22.9 db(A) (avg), ~25 db(A) (max)
  • Load: ~44.4 db(A) (avg), ~57.4 db(A) (max)
• i9-12900HX + RTX 3080 Ti:
  • Idle: ~25 db(A) (min), ~25 db(A) (avg), ~29 db(A) (max)
  • Load: ~55.5 db(A) (avg), ~57.4 db(A) (max)

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The Raider GE67Hx ships with a large 330 W AC adapter.

MSI remains very liberal with the power supplied to the CPU during combined CPU and GPU loads. Both the i7-12800HX + RTX 3070 Ti and i9-12900HX + RTX 3080 Ti SKUs consume around 220 W during load with temporary spikes to around 290 W.

The i7-12800HX + RTX 3070 Ti Raider draws around 50 W when idling for the most part, reducing to 15-20 W after waiting a very long time and any minor input brings the consumption back up to 50 W.

Battery Life

All Raider GE67Hx SKUs come with a 99.9 WHr Li-Polymer battery that MSI claims can charge from 0-50 % in 30 mins using the provided power adapter.

The battery life during light tasks is slightly below average for this class of laptop. Many competitors now include 90+ Whr batteries. Reviews verify the charging claims to be accurate.

Benchmarks:

• i7-12800HX + RTX 3070 Ti:
  • WiFi Browsing (150 nits): 336 minutes
  • Load: 128 minutes
• i9-12900HX + RTX 3080 Ti:
  • WiFi Browsing (150 nits): 306 minutes
  • Load (max brightness): 126 minutes

Biometrics

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The Raider GE67Hx does not support Windows Hello face recognition and does not have a fingerprint reader.

Software

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All SKUs ship with Windows 11 Home but the laptop can be upgraded to Windows 11 Pro, either manually or when buying directly from MSI.

Preinstalled Software

MSI Center

The MSI Center program acts as the primary control center in the Raider GE67Hx. In addition to the performance profiles, the program also handles keyboard lighting macro keys, hardware troubleshooting, always on USB settings, toggling flip to start (opening the lid starts the laptop), battery conservation mode (limit charge to 80 %), MUX switch, system updates and other things.

There are three preset performance profiles - quiet, balanced and performance. MSI supports adding an AI engine in balanced mode that automatically adjusts system parameters based on the context. There is also a customized mode where the user can manually set various parameters.

Most reviewers use performance mode for performance benchmarks and quiet mode for the battery tests unless otherwise stated.

Other Preinstalled Software

The Raider also comes with other less useful software like LinkedIn, Music Maker Jam, and ClipChamp.

There is also unwanted software like a 30-day McAfee security trial.

Linux Support

The laptop may have limited support for Linux distributions, and users may need to check compatibility for specific distributions.

Accessories & Warranty

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The Raider GE67Hx comes with a 330 W AC adapter and paperwork.

There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The Raider GE67Hx is considered one of the best gaming laptops at its price with high CPU and GPU performance relative to competitors. Often found under $3000, the Raider is suitable for people looking for a high-performance gaming laptop without breaking the bank. The laptop also comes with a decent screen for gaming and is highly upgradeable. The primary downsides are the poor battery life, large size, and weight which make it unsuitable for portable use away from an outlet for a long time.

Problems Summary

• No SD card reader.
• Below average speakers given the form factor.
• Slow SD card reader compared to competitors.
• Plastic touchpad does not provide the best tracking experience.
• High idle power consumption.
• Higher than average surface temperatures while idling and during intensive tasks.
• Below average battery life.
• Heavy.
• Large size.

Links

i7-12800HX, RTX 3070 Ti, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: PCMag,

i7-12800HX, RTX 3070 Ti, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: NoteBookCheck,

i9-12900HX, RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: RTINGS