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日本MSI Raider GE78 HX (13VX) review – one of the best gaming devices comes at a high price
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
CPU options
The processor options include the Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13950HX, and COre i9-13980HX.
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 Raider GE78 HX (13Vx) CPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the CPUs that can be found in the MSI Raider GE78 HX (13Vx) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which MSI Raider GE78 HX (13Vx) 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
As for the graphics, there are the RTX 4070 (140W), RTX 4080 (175W), and RTX 4090 (175W).
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 Raider GE78 HX (13Vx) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the MSI Raider GE78 HX (13Vx) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which MSI Raider GE78 HX (13Vx) 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 | 170 fps | 136 fps | 80 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fps | 194 fps | 171 fps | 150 fps |
| Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Very High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 198 fps | 177 fps | 117 fps |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Highest (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 228 fps | 218 fps | 178 fps |
Microcenter currently has the MSI GE78, I9 with the 4070 processor for 2049. Hell of a deal for the specs.