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Framework Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023) vs MSI Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023)

What Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023) does better (14) and where Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023) wins (12) — every spec side by side.

Framework Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023)
Framework · 2023Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023)
7.6Score
14 advantages
Higher score
vs
MSI Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023)
MSI · 2023Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023)
6.8Score
12 advantages
5.7Graphics4.8
7.0Overall performance6.4
6.8Display6.0
9.7Memory & storage7.3
5.0Battery & portability4.1
4.2Features & cooling7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023)Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023)
356.6 × 290.217.9382 × 26019
Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023)Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023)Difference
Depth290.2 mm260 mm+30.2 mm
Width356.6 mm382 mm−25.4 mm
Thickness17.9 mm19 mm−1.1 mm
Weight2.1 kg2.5 kg−0.4 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023) better than Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023)?

  1. RAM (up to)96 GB vs 64 GB+50%
  2. SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,048 GB2×
  3. GPU compute (FP32)18 TFLOPS vs 12.3 TFLOPS+46%
  4. GPU power (TGP)100 W vs 90 W+11%
  5. Weight2.1 kg vs 2.49 kg+19%
  6. Brightness500 nits vs 400 nits+25%
  7. G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023): No
  8. M.2 SSD slots2 vs 12×
  9. Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023): No
  10. USB-C ports4 vs 22×
  11. Cinebench 2024 multi-core952 vs 797+19%
  12. Thickness17.9 mm vs 19 mm+6%

Why is Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023) better than Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023)?

  1. CPU cores8 vs 14+75%
  2. Battery capacity85 Wh vs 90 Wh+6%
  3. GPU shader cores2,048 vs 3,072+50%
  4. RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
  5. SSD (base)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  6. Vapor chamber coolingNo · Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023): Yes
  7. USB-A ports0 vs 1
  8. HDMI 2.1No · Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023): Yes
  9. Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
  10. CPU threads16 vs 20+25%
  11. Key travel1.5 mm vs 1.7 mm+13%
  12. Screen size16″ vs 17″+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Framework Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023)Framework Laptop 16 RX 7700S (2023)7.6
MSI Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023)MSI Creator Z17 Studio RTX 4060 (2023)6.8
Graphics
Graphics cardRadeon RX 7700SGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
GPU makerAMDNVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)100 W90 W
Video memory8 GB8 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU shader cores2,0483,072
GPU compute (FP32)18 TFLOPS12.3 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light10,00910,036
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 7 7840HSCore i7-13700H
CPU makerAMDIntel
CPU cores814
CPU threads1620
Max CPU clock5.1 GHz5 GHz
Processor optionsRyzen AI 5 340, Ryzen 7 7840HS, Ryzen AI 7 350, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370Core i7-13700H, Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13950HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core12,55112,387
Geekbench 6 single-core2,7002,659
Cinebench 2024 multi-core952797
Display
Screen size16″17″
Resolution2560 × 16002560 × 1600
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)QHD (1440p/1600p)
Refresh rate165 Hz165 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness500 nits400 nits
Response time9 ms—
DCI-P3 coverage100%100%
Pixel density189 ppi178 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesNo
Advanced Optimus—Yes
MUX switch—Yes
HDRNoNo
TouchscreenNoYes
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)96 GB64 GB
RAM (base)8 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed5,600 MHz5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM96 GB64 GB
RAM slots22
Upgradable RAMYesYes
SSD (up to)4,096 GB2,048 GB
SSD (base)256 GB512 GB
M.2 SSD slots21
SSD interfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 5.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity85 Wh90 Wh
Power adapter240 W280 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
USB-C charging power240 W—
Design & cooling
Weight2.1 kg2.49 kg
Thickness17.9 mm19 mm
Width356.6 mm382 mm
Depth290.2 mm260 mm
Body materialAluminium, PlasticAluminium
ColoursBlack, Gray, Orange, PurpleGray
Cooling fans23
Vapor chamber coolingNoYes
Liquid metal (CPU)YesNo
Fan noise (max. load)49 dB—
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4USB4Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
USB-C ports42
USB-A ports01
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1NoYes
(Mini) DisplayPortYesNo
Ethernet portYesNo
SD card readerYesYes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Key travel1.5 mm1.7 mm
Webcam1,080p1,080p
IR camera (face login)NoNo
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Audio
Speakers2.04.0
Dolby AtmosNoNo

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