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.
De resultaten zijn afkomstig van de Cinebench R23 CPU-test (hoe hoger de score, hoe beter)
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.
De resultaten zijn van 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Hoger is beter.
De resultaten zijn van de 3DMark Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (hoe hoger de score, hoe beter)
De resultaten zijn van 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Hoger is beter.
De resultaten zijn van de Unigine Superposition benchmark (hoe hoger de score, hoe beter)
MSI Katana 15 (B12Ux / B12Vx / B13Ux / B13Vx) GPU-varianten
Hier ziet u bij benadering een vergelijking tussen de GPU's die in de [serie] modellen op de markt te vinden zijn. Op deze manier kunt u voor uzelf beslissen welk [serie] model het beste is voor uw geld.
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.
De resultaten zijn van 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Hoger is beter.
De resultaten zijn van de 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (hoe hoger de score, hoe beter)
De resultaten zijn afkomstig van de 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (hoe hoger de score, hoe beter)
De resultaten zijn van de Unigine Superposition benchmark (hoe hoger de score, hoe beter)
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 |
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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.