MSI Katana 15 B13VFK

MSI Katana 15 B13VFK with 13th Gen Intel Core i7 and RTX 4060. Let's analyze some specifications:

13th Generation Intel Core i7 10-Core: If Intel's innovation trajectory remains steady, we can expect improvements in power efficiency, thermal performance, and IPC (instructions per clock) advancements from this latest generation. A 10-core design would make it more powerful than most consumer CPUs of previous years.

RTX 4060 8GB DDR6: By name, this is likely a mid-range offering in NVIDIA's lineup by 2023 standards. The "60" tier is usually intended to offer good price-performance ratios, targeting gamers and casual users. The mention of DDR6 indicates an advance in memory technology, likely allowing for faster memory speeds and better bandwidth.

1TB SSD: By 2023, 1TB SSDs should be relatively standard for gaming laptops, offering fast boot times, game loading speeds, and overall system responsiveness.

144Hz display: This is an excellent refresh rate for gamers, allowing for smoother visuals in fast-paced games. By 2023, 144Hz may be the standard or even on the lower end, with higher-end models offering faster refresh rates.

Black Gaming Laptop: MSI is known for its sleek and often bold gaming designs, so we can expect RGB lighting, a sturdy build, and perhaps thin bezels around the screen.

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Never miss a shot with the striking visuals and smooth refresh rate of the 144Hz IPS-level display.

*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.

The Katana Series is equipped with a 4-Zone RGB Keyboard with the lightened WASD and specially-designed keycaps. Enjoy the colorful light that shines like pulse energy giving you an immersive gaming experience with style!

Heat Pipes

Accelerate performance on all levels with faster memory read/write speed on DDR5 memory.

With extremely high performance and up to 7.88 GB/s bandwidth, the PCIe Gen 4 allows users to load up any game and task with lighting fast speeds.

Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.

ELEVATE YOUR AUDIO

Experience audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.

GET ALL THE BUFFS

The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.

MSI APP Player

Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.

• RJ45
• HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
• USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C / DP
• USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
• Audio Combo Jack
• DC in
• USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
• USB 2.0 Type-A

Readers' Choice Laptop Winner
3 Years In A Row – 2021 to 2023 – PCMAG.com

“Against strong competition, MSI continues to deliver the highest levels of satisfaction to its customers, earning the company its third straight Readers’ Choice Award.”

The Next Generation Katana Reforged

Up to the Intel Core i7-13620H Processor

The 13th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor is here. With improved hybrid core architecture, 6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores, for better multitasking works and running demanding games.

The Ultimate Play

Geforce RTX 40 Series Laptops Beyond Fast