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MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080

RTX 4080 12GB · Core i9-14900HX · 32GB RAM · 17" QHD+ 240Hz Mini-LED
$3,199
C
51/100 overall
MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 is a gaming laptop built around the Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4080 12GB, paired with 32GB RAM and a 17" QHD+ 240Hz Mini-LED display. It weighs 7.94 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 4 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~1.6 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 12 GB VRAM + 32 GB RAM means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $3,199, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 51/100 (tier C).

Specifications

BrandMSI
CategoryGaming
GPURTX 4080 12GB
CPUCore i9-14900HX
RAM32 GB
VRAM12 GB
Screen17" QHD+ 240Hz Mini-LED
Weight7.94 lbs
Battery (claimed)4 hrs
Battery (realistic)~1.6 hrs
Price (USD)$3,199

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC · 51/100
GPU score76/100
CPU score92/100
AI / LLM capability~16B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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