2021 ROG Strix G17 vs. MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 ROG Strix G17 and MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX.
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 41% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10750H inside MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 supports a faster memory speed than the MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX.
MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX Pros
Reasons that MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX is better than 2021 ROG Strix G17.
MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G17.
MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX weighed 5.07 pounds, 5% lighter than the 5.29 pounds 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
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Pound | 5.29 lbs. | 5.07 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.40 kg | 2.30 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Strix G17 and MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
Released | 2021 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | - |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
Dimensions | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm) | 14.05” x 9.76” x 1.08” (357 x 248 x 27.5 mm) |
Weight | 5.29 lbs (2.40 kg) | 5.07 lbs (2.3 kg) |
Colors | Original Black Eclipse Gray | - |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
Left (3)
Back (5)
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MSI GP65 Leopard 10SDR/10SDK
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | Up to 64GB 2666MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots. |
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Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna | 802.11 AX Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
Size | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SDR/SDK
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Battery Life | Up to 12 hours of video playback. | - |
Power Supply |
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Software | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
OS |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles | - |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
Camera | No Built-in camera. | Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera. |
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Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Strix G17, a 17.3-inch machine, in 2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX was introduced by MSI about a year earlier in 2020. It comes with a hexa-core Intel Core i7-10750H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti with 4GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch display which is slightly larger than the 15.6-inch MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX. In addition, the 2021 ROG Strix G17 weighs 5.29 lbs. about 4% heavier than the 5.07 lbs. MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX. Moreover, measured at 15.55” x 11.10” x 0.97”, the 2021 ROG Strix G17 is considerably bulkier than the MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX at 14.05” x 9.76” x 1.08”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2021 ROG Strix G17 supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For MSI GP65 Leopard 10SX GTX, it supports up to 64GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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