A family of mid-range gaming laptops built on the Intel Raptor Lake platform and equipped with mid-range graphics cards from the GeForce RTX 40 series (Ada Lovelace architecture). They are part of the MSI Sword 2024 line, serving as a simpler and more affordable alternative to MSI Titan and Stealth gaming laptops. The high level of performance is ensured by the Intel Raptor Lake platform, featuring powerful Core i7 processors with a hybrid core layout, high energy efficiency, and enhanced AI capabilities.
The graphics subsystem is based on NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics cards with 8 GB of video memory, hardware support for second-generation ray tracing, and DLSS 3.5 technology. Unlike earlier versions of DLSS, the third generation can significantly increase the average frame rate in games thanks to its unique intermediate frame generation technology. This is extremely beneficial when using resource-intensive ray tracing or when increasing the resolution from 1080p to 1440p.
Depending on the specific modification, the 16-inch screen may come in two options: a classic IPS with a 1080p resolution and 144 Hz refresh rate, or a more advanced IPS with a 1440p resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, and an expanded 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Other features of the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG laptops include a gaming keyboard with comprehensive RGB backlighting, a modern set of ports, a network controller with Wi-Fi 6E and a gigabit LAN port, and a built-in battery with Power Delivery support.
