MSI Pulse 15 (B13V) review – climbing up through the ranks
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
CPU options
This model is offered with the Intel Core i7-13700H. It has 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores for a total of 20 threads.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
GPU options
On the graphics side, you can choose from the RTX 4060, and the RTX 4070, both of which have a 140W TGP.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from 3DMark Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
MSI Pulse 15 (B13Vx) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the MSI Pulse 15 (B13Vx) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which MSI Pulse 15 (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.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is 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 | 193 fps | 99 fps | 48 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fps | 158 fps | 123 fps | 98 fps |
| Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Very High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 139 fps | 120 fps | 78 fps |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Highest (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 166 fps | 156 fps | 110 fps |
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but what is the cpu wat ?
4060’s sit at about 97 watts and 4070’s at 110 watts
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