2020 MacBook Pro 16” vs. MSI GS66 Stealth: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2020 MacBook Pro 16” and MSI GS66 Stealth models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

2020 MacBook Pro 16” Pros

Reasons that 2020 MacBook Pro 16” is better than MSI GS66 Stealth.

About 7% lighter

The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” weighed 4.3 pounds, 7% lighter than the 4.62 pounds MSI GS66 Stealth.

Weight2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
Pound
4.3 lbs.
4.62 lbs.
Kilogram
1.95 kg
2.10 kg

MSI GS66 Stealth Pros

Reasons that MSI GS66 Stealth is better than 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-10980HK inside MSI GS66 Stealth has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
MSI GS66 Stealth - Intel Core i9-10980HK
7,013
MSI GS66 Stealth - Intel Core i7-10875H
6,874
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i9-9980HK
6,504
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i9-9880H
6,100
MSI GS66 Stealth - Intel Core i7-10750H
5,412
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
Supports faster memory

MSI GS66 Stealth supports a faster memory speed than the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.

Memory type and speed
MSI GS66 Stealth - DDR4
3,200 MHz
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - DDR4
2,666 MHz
Upgradable memory

MSI GS66 Stealth comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the 2020 MacBook Pro 16” since it has onboard memory.

Memory2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
Slots
Onboard
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4
Upgradable storage

MSI GS66 Stealth comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.

Slots2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
M.2
Onboard
Yes x2

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2020 MacBook Pro 16” and MSI GS66 Stealth.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 64GB

Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2020 MacBook Pro 16”
64 GB
MSI GS66 Stealth
64 GB

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2020 MacBook Pro 16” Price
Late 2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 (16 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB) Space Gray (Renewed)
Late 2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 (16 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$647.99
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$629.68
$674.00 7% OFF
2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i9 (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i9 (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$750.00
MSI GS66 Stealth Price
MSI Stealth GS66 15.6” 240Hz Gaming Laptop: 12th Gen Intel Core i7, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3070Ti, 32GB DDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Cooler Boost Trinity+, Win 11 PRO: Black 12UGS-246
MSI Stealth GS66 15.6” 240Hz Gaming Laptop: 12th Gen Intel Core i7, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3070Ti, 32GB DDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Cooler Boost Trinity+, Win 11 PRO: Black 12UGS-246
By MSI
$1,299.95
$1,999.99 35% OFF
MSI GS66 Stealth 15.6" FHD 240Hz 2.5ms Ultra Thin and Light Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i7-11800H, Geforce RTX3060, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Win11 VR Ready - Black
MSI GS66 Stealth 15.6" FHD 240Hz 2.5ms Ultra Thin and Light Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i7-11800H, Geforce RTX3060, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Win11 VR Ready - Black
By MSI
$1,599.99
MSI GS66 Stealth 15.6" 240Hz 3ms Ultra Thin and Light Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7-10750H RTX2070 Max-Q 16GB 1TB NVMe SSD Win10 VR Ready (10SF-683)
MSI GS66 Stealth 15.6" 240Hz 3ms Ultra Thin and Light Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7-10750H RTX2070 Max-Q 16GB 1TB NVMe SSD Win10 VR Ready (10SF-683)
By MSI
$1,699.00

Availability

2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
Released20202020
Release Date
  • Announced in June 2020.
  • Available in June 2020.
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Pricing
  • $2,399 - Intel Core i7 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Radeon 5300M 4GB
  • $2,799 - Intel Core i7 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | Radeon 5500M 4GB
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Generations-

Exterior

2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
Dimensions
  • Height: 0.64 inch (1.62 cm)
  • Width: 14.09 inches (35.79 cm)
  • Depth: 9.68 inches (24.59 cm)
14.10” x 9.76” x 0.72 ~ 0.79” (358.3 x 248 x 18.3 ~ 19.8 mm)
WeightStarting at 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg)4.62 lbs (2.1 kg)
Colors
Space Gray Silver
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Keyboard and TrackpadBacklit Magic Keyboard with:
  • 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement
  • Touch Bar
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
  • Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries
  • Silky smooth touchpad with multi-touch gesture

Display

2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
Size16 Inches15.6 Inches
InfoRetina display
  • 16‑inch (diagonal) LED‑backlit display with IPS technology; 3072‑by‑1920 native resolution at 226 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 2048 by 1280
    • 1792 by 1120
    • 1344 by 840
    • 1152 by 720
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology
  • Refresh rates: 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, 60.00Hz
  • 15.6" UHD (3840x2160), IPS-Level
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), 240Hz, IPS-Level
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), 300Hz, IPS-Level

Ports

2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
MSI GS66 Stealth Ports
Image Source: MSI
Left (4)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    4K@60Hz
  • 1 x power port
Right (5)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone

Internal Specs

2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
Processor
  1. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9750H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-9880H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.80 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.40 → 5.00 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10875H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 5.10 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.40 → 5.30 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9750H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
  2. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-9880H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1200 MHz
  3. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1250 MHz
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10875H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1200 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1250 MHz
Memory
16GB 32GB 64GB
2666MHz DDR4 onboard memory
Up to 64GB 3200MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM
2 x SO-DIMM slots.
Discrete Graphics
  • AMD Radeon Pro 5300M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory (20 CUs)
  • AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory (24 CUs)
  • AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 8GB of GDDR6 memory (24 CUs)
New
  • AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with 8GB of HBM2 memory (40 CUs)
GS66 Stealth 10SGS
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 SUPER™ With Max-Q Design
    Video memory: 8GB GDDR6 VRAM.
GS66 Stealth 10SFS
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 SUPER™ With Max-Q Design
    Video memory: 8GB GDDR6 VRAM.
GS66 Stealth 10SF
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2070 With Max-Q Design
    Video memory: 8GB GDDR6 VRAM.
GS66 Stealth 10SE
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060
    Video memory: 6GB GDDR6 VRAM.
GS66 Stealth 10SD
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti
    Video memory: 6GB GDDR6 VRAM.
Storage
512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB
SSD
  • 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3)
  • 1x M.2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3 / SATA)

Connectivity

2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
802.11 AX Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 wireless technologyBluetooth 5.1
Ethernet-
  • Killer Gigabit LAN
    Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
Size100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery99.9 Wh (4-cell Li-Polymer battery)
Battery Life
  • Up to 11 hours wireless web
  • Up to 11 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
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Power Supply96W USB‑C Power Adapter
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SD/SE
  • 180W slim power adapter
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SF/SFS/SGS
  • 230W slim power adapter

Software

2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
OSShipped with macOS CatalinaWindows 10 Home
Built-in Apps
Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player
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Camera & Audio

2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
Camera720p FaceTime HD camera
  • Front-facing camera
    720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
  • IR camera for Windows Hello support.
Audio
  • High‑fidelity six‑speaker system with force‑cancelling woofers
  • Wide stereo sound
  • Support for Dolby Atmos playback
  • Studio‑quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • 2x 2W Speaker
  • Sound by Dynaudio and Duo wave speaker
  • Array Microphone

Misc

2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
Sensors
  • Touch ID sensor
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Security
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Apple T2 Security Chip
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box
  • 16‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 96W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
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WarrantyYour MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.-
MoreVideo Support
  • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
    • Up to two displays with 6016‑by‑3384 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors or
    • Up to four displays with 4096‑by‑2304 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
  • Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
    • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
    • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
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Key Features

2020 MacBook Pro 16”MSI GS66 Stealth
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:10 Retina
16”
1920p 60Hz
Weight
4.3 lb
1.95 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C/16T, 2.40 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,114
Single Core
Geekbench 5
6,504
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1250 MHz
Configurable up to
64GB
2666 MHz DDR4
AMD
Radeon Pro 5600M
8GB HBM2
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 300Hz
Weight
4.62 lb
2.10 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C/16T, 2.40 → 5.30 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,223
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,013
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1250 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
MSI GS66 Stealth Ports
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2080 SUPER
8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q

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