MSI Katana 15 15.6" FHD 144Hz i7-14650HX RTX 5050 64GB 2TB gaming laptop

Katana 15 15.6 inch 144Hz gaming laptop

This 15.6 inch FHD laptop runs at 144Hz and pairs an Intel Core i7 14650HX with 16 cores and 24 threads with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 carrying 8GB GDDR7. It ships with 64GB DDR5 4800 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Home and Office 2021 are pre-installed.

Sustained load behaviour

The 16 core processor operates at a 2.2 GHz base and can reach 5.2 GHz max turbo across 24 threads with 30 MB L3 cache. The RTX 5050 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 maintains graphics throughput during extended sessions. DDR5 4800 memory and the PCIe SSD keep data moving without bottlenecking the CPU or GPU.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The chassis measures 14.13 by 10.31 by 0.99 inches and weighs 5.29 pounds, providing room for airflow around the 16 core CPU and RTX 5050. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 alongside Ethernet RJ45, HDMI 2.1, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A. A backlit keyboard and webcam complete the package.