MSI Katana 15 i7 12650H, RTX 4070 Gaming Performance Chart

MSI 2023 Newest Katana 15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144 Hz IPS Display, Intel Core i7 12650H (Up to 4.7 GHz), GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard, Windows 11 Home

This Gaming laptop comes with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 with DDR5 memory which is good for gaming. Also features Gen 4 NVME SSD storage which is significantly faster than the standard HDD or Gen 3 SSD.

Processor: Intel i7-12650H 3.5Ghz boost upto 4.7Ghz

GPU: GeForce RTX 4070 (8GB)

Display: 1080P, 144hz with G-SYNC

RAM: 32GB DDR5 Memory (MHz4800 DDR5) can be upgraded upto 64GB with DDR5 MHz4800 RAM

SSD: 1TB Gen 4 (NVMe M.2)

Release Date: August 2023 in USA

MSI Katana15 RTX4070 8GB VRAM with i7-12650H Gaming Performance FPS Chart

GAME	SETTING (1080p)	Average FPS WITHOUT DLSS/FSR	Average FPS WITH DLSS/FSR	FPS with DLSS/FSR and Frame generation	Recommended GPU for Max Graphic Setting
Ghost of Tsushima	Ultra	1080p-70FPS/1440p-55FPS/4k-25FPS	1080p-85FPS/1440p-80FPS/4k-45FPS	1080p-100FPS/1440p-90FPS/4k-60FPS	RTX 3070TI or AMD 6600XT
Senua's Sage Hellblade 2	High	1080p-55FPS/1440p-45FPS/4k-20FPS	1080p-65FPS/1440p-55FPS/4k-30FPS	1080p-75FPS/1440p-85FPS/4k-40FPS	RTX 3080 or RTX 4070TI or AMD RX 6800 XT
HellDivers 2	Ultra	1080p-75FPS/1440p-60FPS/4k-30FPS	1080p-88FPS/1440p-70FPS/4k-40FPS	NA	RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora	Very High	1080p-70FPS/1440p-55FPS/4k-30FPS	1080p-85FPS/1440p-70FPS/4k-40FPS	1080p-95FPS/1440p-80FPS/4k-60FPS	RTX 4070 / RX 7800
Pal World	EPIC	1080p-80FPS/1440p-75FPS/4k-55FPS	1080p-95FPS/1440p-80FPS/4k-65FPS	NA	GeForce RTX 2070, AMD Radeon 5700 XT
Alan Wake 2	High	1080p-40FPS/1440p-30FPS/4k-20FPS	1080p-45FPS/1440p-40FPS/4k-25FPS	1080p-70FPS/1440p-65FPS/4k-40FPS	GeForce RTX 4070Ti / Radeon RX 7800
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty	Ultra	1080p-80FPS/1440p-70FPS/4k-50FPS	1080p-95FPS/1440p-80FPS/4k-60FPS	1080p-105FPS/1440p-80FPS/4k-65FPS	RTX 2080 Super, RTX 3070 or Radeon RX. 6800 XT and RTX 4070 For RT Over Drive Setting.
The Last of Us Part I	High	1080p-67FPS/1440p-57FPS/4k-30FPS	1080p-80FPS/1440p-70FPS/4k-45FPS	1080p-90FPS/1440p-80FPS/4k-60FPS	AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070ti (8 GB)
Hogwarts Legacy	Very High	1080p-75FPS/1440p-60FPS/4k-40FPS	1080p-90FPS/1440p-80FPS/4k-55FPS	1080p-100FPS/1440p-90FPS/4k-60FPS	RTX 2080 Super, RTX 3070 or Radeon RX. 6800 XT for 1080p
Starfield	High	1080p-65FPS/1440p-50FPS/4k-30FPS	1080p-75FPS/1440p-60FPS/4k-35FPS	1080p-85FPS/1440p-74FPS/4k-45FPS	AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT or RTX 4070 for 1080p
Resident Evil 4 Remake	Very High	1080p-85FPS/1440p-75FPS/4k-45FPS	1080p-95FPS/1440p-85FPS/4k-60FPS	NA	RTX 3070TI or Radeon RX. 6800 XT
Watch Dogs Legion	Ultra	1080p-75FPS/1440p-70FPS/4k-55FPS	1080p-85FPS/1440p-80FPS/4k-65FPS	NA	RTX 4060/RTX 3070/ or Radeon RX 6800 XT
Elden Ring 2022	Max	1080p-70FPS/1440p-60FPS/4k-30FPS	NA	NA	RTX 4070 or Radeon RX. 6800 XT/ RTX 3080
Baldur’s Gate 3	Ultra	1080p-120FPS/1440p-100FPS/4k-75FPS	1080p-150FPS/1440p-120FPS/4k-80FPS	NA	RTX 3070 or RX 6800 XT
God Of War 2022	Ultra	1080p-80FPS/1440p-75FPS/4k-40FPS	1080p-90FPS/1440p-85FPS/4k-50FPS	NA	AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070ti (8 GB)
Red Dead Redemption 2	Ultra	1080p-75FPS/1440p-70FPS/4k-40FPS	1080p-85FPS/1440p-90FPS/4k-50FPS	NA	RTX 3070 or Radeon RX. 6800 XT

Benchmark Tests of Intel i7-12650H

Cinebench single-core	Cinebench multi-core
1,400 to 1,600	12,000 to 13,000

GeekBench v6 single-core	GeekBench v6 multi-core
1,600 to 1,800	9,000 to 10,500

PassMark	3DMark Time Spy CPU Score
21,000 to 23,000	8,500 to 9,500

PCMark 10	Blender (bmw27 Benchmark)
5,500 to 6,500	Render Time: Approximately 250 to 300 seconds

Intel i7-12650H

Architecture: Alder Lake
Process: Intel 7 (10nm Enhanced SuperFin)
Cores: 10 (6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficiency-cores)
Threads: 16
Base Clock Speed:
- Performance-cores: 2.3 GHz
- Efficiency-cores: 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost Speed:
- Performance-cores: 4.7 GHz
- Efficiency-cores: 3.5 GHz
Cache:
- L3 Cache: 24 MB

TDP (Thermal Design Power):
- Base: 45W
- Maximum Turbo Power: 95W
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
- Execution Units: 64
- Base Frequency: 300 MHz
- Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.4 GHz
Memory Support:
- DDR5-4800
- DDR4-3200
Max Memory Size: 64 GB
Intel UHD Graphics:
- Execution Units: 64
- Base Frequency: 300 MHz
- Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.4 GHz

Advanced Technologies:

Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0: Increases processor frequency dynamically for demanding tasks.
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: Enables each core to handle two threads simultaneously for better multitasking.
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost): Boosts AI and deep learning performance.
Intel Speed Shift Technology: Enhances responsiveness with quick bursts of high performance.
Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (GNA) 3.0: Improves speech recognition and other AI workloads.
Intel Optane Memory Support: Accelerates storage performance for better system responsiveness.

These features make the Intel Core i7-12650H a powerful choice for high-performance laptops, such as gaming laptops and mobile workstations, offering a well-rounded mix of power and efficiency.

Key Features of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

Architecture:
- NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Architecture: Delivers improved performance and efficiency over previous generations.
CUDA Cores:
- CUDA Cores: 4608, enabling enhanced parallel processing for gaming and computational tasks.
Clock Speed:
- Base Clock: Varies depending on the specific laptop model.
- Boost Clock: Typically ranges from 1.8 GHz to 2.0 GHz, depending on thermal and power configurations.
Memory:
- Memory Size: 8 GB GDDR6, ideal for modern gaming and graphics-intensive applications.
- Memory Interface: 128-bit, ensuring fast data transfer between the GPU and memory.
- Memory Bandwidth: Up to 256 GB/s, supporting high-speed performance in demanding scenarios.
Ray Tracing:
- 2nd Generation RT Cores: Enable real-time ray tracing with improved performance and visual quality.
- DLSS 3.0: NVIDIA's AI-driven Deep Learning Super Sampling technology boosts frame rates and image quality.
AI Features:
- 4th Generation Tensor Cores: Enhance AI processing speed, improving DLSS performance and enabling AI-driven features.
Thermal and Power Efficiency:
- Dynamic Boost 2.0: Automatically shifts power between the GPU and CPU for optimal performance.
- Max-Q Technologies: Includes Advanced Optimus, WhisperMode, and Battery Boost to balance performance and power consumption in thin and light laptops.
Display Support:
- Resizable BAR: Allows the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer simultaneously, improving performance in certain applications.
- Multiple Display Support: Compatible with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a, allowing for high-resolution, high-refresh-rate multi-display setups.
DirectX and Vulkan Support:
- DirectX 12 Ultimate: Ensures compatibility with the latest gaming technologies and visual effects.
- Vulkan RT API: Provides efficient, cross-platform access to modern GPUs.
Additional Features:
- NVIDIA Reflex: Reduces system latency for competitive gaming.
- NVIDIA Broadcast: Uses AI to enhance video and audio quality for streaming and video conferencing.
- NVIDIA Studio: Offers optimizations and drivers tailored for creative applications, enhancing performance and stability for creators.

These features make the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile a powerful GPU for gaming and creative work, offering advanced graphics capabilities, efficient power use, and cutting-edge AI enhancements.