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日本MSI Katana 15 (B13V) review – the generational leap is huge but the price is not very pleasant
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
CPU options
This device is offered with the Core i7-13620H. It has 6 P-cores and 4 E-cores for a total of 16 threads.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from our Photoshop benchmark test (the lower the score, the better)
MSI Katana 15 (B12Ux / B12Vx / B13Ux / B13Vx) CPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the CPUs that can be found in the MSI Katana 15 (B12Ux / B12Vx / B13Ux / B13Vx) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which MSI Katana 15 (B12Ux / B12Vx / B13Ux / B13Vx) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different CPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / CPU.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from our Photoshop benchmark test (the lower the score, the better)
GPU options
Graphics-wise, there are three options. That includes the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (6GB GDDR6), RTX 4060 (8GB GDDR6), and RTX 4070 (8GB GDDR6). All three options feature a 105W TGP.
Results are from the 3DMark: Time Spy (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
MSI Katana 15 (B12Ux / B12Vx / B13Ux / B13Vx) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the MSI Katana 15 (B12Ux / B12Vx / B13Ux / B13Vx) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which MSI Katana 15 (B12Ux / B12Vx / B13Ux / B13Vx) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
Results are from the 3DMark: Time Spy (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| Metro Exodus | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Extreme (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 158 fps | 73 fps | 35 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fps | 132 fps | 91 fps | 70 fps |
| Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Very High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 108 fps | 92 fps | 61 fps |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Highest (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 137 fps | 126 fps | 80 fps |
can you charge the laptop by usb-c?
Is there a manual to shows how to dissemble the laptop? NOT a user manual that mentions basic uses of the laptop. But rather a manual that discusses how to remove certain components from the laptop.