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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana 15 i7-14650HX RTX 5070 16GB 512GB 15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop

SKU CH-HPZP-VBFSE

15.6 inch QHD 165Hz display driven by an i7-14650HX and RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 for responsive gaming

  • Processor NameIntel Core i7-14650HX
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • SSD512GB PCIe
  • Memory16GB

RAM 16GB

SSD 1 TB

Operating Systems Windows 11

  • 16 cores and 24 threads up to 5.2 GHz for fast responsiveness
  • 6 inch QHD 165 Hz display for sharp motion
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 for high frame rates
  • 16 GB DDR5 and 512 GB PCIe SSD for quick loads
  • Wi-Fi 6E plus Ethernet for stable online play

15.6" QHD 165Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15 pairs a 15.6 inch QHD panel at 165Hz with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU. It ships with 16GB of memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed. The chassis measures 14.13 by 10.31 by 0.99 inches and weighs 4.58 pounds in black.

RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics

The single specification that decides fit is the GeForce RTX 5070 with 8GB of GDDR7 memory. It drives the 2560 by 1440 display at up to 165Hz for high-refresh gaming. Buyers who need more video memory for heavy texture workloads should look elsewhere. The GPU is paired with the 16-core, 24-thread i7-14650HX running up to 5.2 GHz.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The slim 0.99 inch profile houses cooling for a 16-core CPU and RTX 5070 GPU. Under load the fans spin up to move heat through the rear and side vents. Expect audible airflow during extended gaming sessions. The 165Hz QHD panel and Wi-Fi 6E radio add to the power envelope when running on battery.

Highlights

  • 16 cores and 24 threads up to 5.2 GHz for fast responsiveness
  • 6 inch QHD 165 Hz display for sharp motion
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 for high frame rates
  • 16 GB DDR5 and 512 GB PCIe SSD for quick loads
  • Wi-Fi 6E plus Ethernet for stable online play

Specifications

Processor NameIntel Core i7-14650HX
Screen Size15.6"
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
SSD512GB PCIe
Memory16GB
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E

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Questions about this item

What does the i7-14650HX 5.2 GHz boost clock mean for everyday gaming?

The 16-core, 24-thread processor can hit 5.2 GHz on demanding titles, keeping frame rates high while background tasks run on the remaining threads.

What external displays can the HDMI port drive with the RTX 5070?

The HDMI output supports one external monitor at up to QHD 165 Hz, matching the built-in panel's 2560 x 1440 165 Hz specification.

Will this 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inch chassis fit in a standard 15.6 inch laptop sleeve?

Yes, the dimensions are typical for a 15.6 inch class laptop, so most sleeves sized for that screen diagonal will accommodate it.

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