Review: MSI GF65 Thin

by Parm Mann on 12 May 2021, 14:01

Tags: MSI, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)

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Test Methodology

Comparison Laptops

System Name
Form Factor
15.6
17.3
15.6
15.6
CPU
Intel Core i7-11370H
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Intel Core i9-10980HK
Intel Core i7-10750H
CPU Cores / Threads
4 / 8
8 / 16
8 / 16
6 / 12
CPU Max Turbo Frequency
4.8GHz
4.6GHz
5.3GHz
5.0GHz
CPU TDP
35W
45W
45W
45W
Integrated GPU
Intel Irix Xe
AMD Radeon Graphics
Intel UHD
Intel UHD
Memory
16GB DDR4 (2x8GB)
32GB DDR4 (2x16GB)
64GB DDR4 (2x32GB)
16GB DDR4 (2x8GB)
Memory Speed
3,200MHz
3,200MHz
2,933MHz
3,200MHz
Dedicated GPU(s)
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop 8GB (80W)
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop 8GB (115W)
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop 8GB (105W)
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop 6GB (75W)
Graphics Driver
GeForce Game Ready 461.72
GeForce Game Ready 466.11
Nvidia Studio 461.40
GeForce Game Ready 466.27
Display Size and Model
15.6in SHP1532 IPS
17.3in SHP14E1 VA
15.6in SDCA029 AMOLED
15.6in AUOAF90 IPS
Display Resolution
1,920x1,080
1,920x1,080
3,840x2,160
1,920x1,080
Display Refresh Rate
240Hz
300Hz
60Hz
144Hz
Adaptive Sync
Yes
Yes
No
No
Touchscreen
No
No
No
No
Battery Capacity
76Wh
90Wh
99Wh
51Wh
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Ethernet
Realtek Gigabit Ethernet
Realtek Gigabit Ethernet
Realtek Gigabit Ethernet
Realtek Gigabit Ethernet
Storage
1TB SK hynix HFM001TD3JX013N M.2 SSD
1TB SK hynix HFM001TD3JX013N M.2 SSD
2x 1TB ESR01TBTLCG-EAC-4 M.2 SSD
1TB Samsung PM991 M.2 SSD
Power Supply
200W
240W
230W
180W
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home (20H2)
Microsoft Windows 10 Home (20H2)
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (20H2)
Microsoft Windows 10 Home (20H2)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
360mm x 252mm x 19.9mm
395mm x 282mm x 28.3mm
3‎56mm x 250mm x 20mm
359mm x 254mm x 21.7mm
Weight
2.0kg
2.7kg
2.0kg
1.9kg
Standard Warranty
One year
One year
Two years
Two years
Date Reviewed
March 2021
April 2021
February 2021
May 2021
Price When Reviewed
£1,300 (512GB SSD, 144Hz)
£1,900 (16GB DDR4)
£4,200
£1,100

Benchmark Suite

CPU
Cinebench This popular cross-platform benchmark examines both single- and multi-core performance.
Blender We render the Classroom scene in this popular open-source creation suite.
Memory and Storage
AIDA64 Benchmark that accurately depicts memory bandwidth and latency.
CrystalDiskMark Free-to-use benchmark testing sequential storage performance.
System
PCMark 10 A set of tests covering a wide variety of tasks performed in the modern workplace.
3DMark We run Time Spy, a QHD DirectX 12 test of GPU performance.
Gaming
DIRT 5 DX12, TAA, Ultra High quality preset, FidelityFX disabled, Raytraced Shadows enabled.
F1 2020 DX12, TAA, 16xAF, Maximum quality settings.
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers DX11, FXAA, Maximum quality preset.
Gears Tactics DX12, TAA, Variable Rate Shading, Ultra performance preset.
Vitals
CPU Temperature Core temperature recorded when idle and when rendering via Blender.
GPU Temperature GPU temperature recorded when idle and when gaming.
Power Consumption System-wide mains power draw recorded when rendering via Blender and when gaming.
Noise System noise output measured when idle and when gaming.
Battery Life Measured using PCMark 10's Modern Office and Gaming battery tests, with a dedicated power plan, wireless radios disabled, and screen brightness set as close to 200cd/m2 as possible using a calibration device.