MSI GE76 Raider 10UX vs. Alienware X17 R1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MSI GE76 Raider 10UX and Alienware X17 R1 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MSI GE76 Raider 10UX Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of MSI GE76 Raider 10UX over Alienware X17 R1.
Alienware X17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than MSI GE76 Raider 10UX.
Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1 has a 37% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside MSI GE76 Raider 10UX.
Alienware X17 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the MSI GE76 Raider 10UX. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the MSI GE76 Raider 10UX.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MSI GE76 Raider 10UX and Alienware X17 R1.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 XMP |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced in January 2021 (CES 2021) | Available on June 1, 2021 |
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Exterior | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
Dimensions | 15.62” x 10.57” x 1.08” (397 x 268.5 x 27.5 mm) |
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Weight | 6.39 lbs (2.9 kg) | 6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg) |
Colors | - | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish |
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Display | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Right (1)
Back (8)
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Internal Specs | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Memory | Up to 64GB 3200MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM slots. | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
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Storage | 2 x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3) |
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Connectivity | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
Wi-Fi | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675w Triple Band 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Killer Gigabit LAN E3100 Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Battery | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
Size | 99.9 Wh (4-cell Li-Ion battery) | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Power Supply | 230W 280W proprietary power adapter | 240W 330W power adapter. |
Software | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Dragon Center MSI App Player SteelSeries Engine 3 |
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Camera & Audio | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
Camera | FHD Front-facing camera 1080p (1920 x 1080) camera. |
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Misc | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
Sensors | - | Windows Hello IR Camera |
Warranty | - | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | MSI GE76 Raider 10UX | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Comparison Summary
MSI has released the GE76 Raider 10UX, a 17.3-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB GDDR6 Dynamic Boost up to 155W.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch Alienware X17 R1 was introduced by Dell around the same year in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB GDDR6 150W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both MSI GE76 Raider 10UX and Alienware X17 R1 have the same 17.3-inch display size. In addition, The MSI GE76 Raider 10UX weighs 6.39 lbs. about 4% lighter than the 6.65 lbs. Alienware X17 R1. Moreover, measured at 15.62” x 10.57” x 1.08”, the MSI GE76 Raider 10UX is much bulkier than the Alienware X17 R1 at 15.72” x 11.79” x 0.82”.
Moving over to upgradability, MSI claims that the MSI GE76 Raider 10UX supports up to 64GB 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 Alienware X17 R1, it supports up to 64GB 3466 MHz DDR4 XMP memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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