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MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG laptop review: RTX 3070 runs at 140 watts

Maximum TGP. An Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 brings image content at maximum TGP onto the 17-inch screen in the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG. Our review shows what this means for everyday gaming and how the rest of the hardware performs in comparison.
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG

With the GS66 Stealth 10UG, we already had a notebook from MSI equipped with the RTX 3070 Laptop GPU in for review. However, the latter ran at a limited TGP of 95 watts, which resulted in significant limitations in terms of graphics performance. In the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG that we now have before us, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 has a TGP of 140 watts and should, therefore, be able to fully utilize its performance.

Our test configuration also includes an Intel Core i7-10750H, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. With this equipment, the GP76 Leopard has to face the comparison with the competitors listed below. You can also add more laptops from our database under each section.

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG (GP76 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-10750H 6 x 2.6 - 5 GHz, 200 W PL2 / Short Burst, 84 W PL1 / Sustained, Comet Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1720 MHz, 140 W TDP ( including 15 W Dynamic Boost), GDDR6, NVIDIA 461.40, Intel UHD Graphics 630
Memory
16 GB 
, dual-channel
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, Chi Mei CMN176E, IPS, glossy: no, 144 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM470
Storage
Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB, 512 GB 
, 400 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Comet Lake PCH-H - cAVS
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: combined 3.5 mm audio jack
Networking
Intel Ethernet Controller I225-V (10/100/1000/2500MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 26 x 397 x 284 ( = 1.02 x 15.63 x 11.18 in)
Battery
65 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.9 MP, 16:9 (1280x720)
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, MSI Dragon Center, MSI App Player, Power Director 17, Photo Director 10, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.9 kg ( = 102.29 oz / 6.39 pounds), Power Supply: 595 g ( = 20.99 oz / 1.31 pounds)
Price
2 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Possible contenders in comparison

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Best Price
85.1 %
03/2021
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
2.9 kg26 mm17.30"1920x1080
86.1 %
02/2021
Aorus 15P XC
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
2.2 kg27 mm15.60"1920x1080
85 %
02/2021
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
R9 5900HX, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
2.3 kg27.2 mm15.60"1920x1080
85.1 %
01/2021
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
R7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
2.5 kg27 mm17.30"2560x1440

Case - Robust 17-inch laptop from MSI

MSI equips the GP76 Leopard with a sturdy metal case. Since this also applies to the lid, it's quite resistant to torsion despite its corresponding size for a 17-inch display. All parts of the laptop are of high quality and cleanly manufactured, so that there's no room for criticism here. The screen can also be opened with one hand, but the maximum angle is limited to about 140 degrees.

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG

Despite the narrow display bezel, the dimensions are a bit larger than in other 17-inch laptops, especially in terms of depth. The weight is also a bit higher at 2.8 kg. However, with a thickness of about 2.6 centimeters, the GP76 Leopard can keep up with comparable 15-inch laptops. However, MSI's gaming laptop is still a long way off from ultra-slim gaming competitors.

Size comparison

397 mm / 15.6 inch 284 mm / 11.2 inch 26 mm / 1.024 inch 2.9 kg6.39 lbs396 mm / 15.6 inch 261 mm / 10.3 inch 27 mm / 1.063 inch 2.5 kg5.55 lbs357 mm / 14.1 inch 244 mm / 9.61 inch 27 mm / 1.063 inch 2.2 kg4.85 lbs354 mm / 13.9 inch 259 mm / 10.2 inch 27.2 mm / 1.071 inch 2.3 kg5.04 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Connectivity - Fast WLAN but no memory card reader

The majority of the ports in the GP76 Leopard 10UG are located on the back. The power connector and the DisplayPort-capable USB Type-C 3.2 Gen. 2 port are also found there. The remaining USB Type-A ports are located on the sides and are relatively far to the front. A memory card reader isn't available.

Left side: Kensington lock, 1x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen. 1, headset connection
Left side: Kensington lock, 1x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen. 1, headset connection
Right side: 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen. 1
Right side: 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen. 1
Back: 1x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen. 2, Gigabit LAN, HDMI, power supply
Back: 1x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen. 2, Gigabit LAN, HDMI, power supply

Communication

With our Netgear Nighthawk AX12 reference router, the MSI laptop achieves speeds of 1,270 Mb/s for receiving data and 1,310 Mb/s for sending data. Consequently, it achieves a good result and can place itself in the middle of our test field.

Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1390 MBit/s +6%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1350 MBit/s +3%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1310 MBit/s
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1190 MBit/s -9%
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (49.8 - 1775, n=324)
1161 MBit/s -11%
Average of class Gaming
  (865 - 1412, n=12, last 2 years)
1078 MBit/s -18%
iperf3 receive AX12
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1390 MBit/s +9%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1370 MBit/s +8%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1310 MBit/s +3%
Average of class Gaming
  (708 - 1700, n=12, last 2 years)
1310 MBit/s +3%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1270 MBit/s
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (136 - 1743, n=324)
1261 MBit/s -1%

Webcam

Like many other manufacturers, MSI only installs a low-resolution webcam with 0.9 MP in this laptop. As a result, image quality is mediocre and shows significant blurriness and pale colors even in good lighting conditions.

ColorChecker
14.5 ∆E
9.7 ∆E
7.5 ∆E
6.4 ∆E
8.1 ∆E
8.7 ∆E
9.3 ∆E
10.4 ∆E
9.6 ∆E
8 ∆E
5.4 ∆E
4.6 ∆E
8.6 ∆E
7.7 ∆E
9.4 ∆E
6.2 ∆E
7.5 ∆E
12.5 ∆E
2.5 ∆E
11 ∆E
10.6 ∆E
10.1 ∆E
9.7 ∆E
11.2 ∆E
ColorChecker MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG: 8.71 ∆E min: 2.53 - max: 14.49 ∆E

Maintenance

Getting inside the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG is a bit of a hassle. It's important to note that the front edge of the bottom cover is connected to the front, which in turn is attached to the top of the base unit. Together with the relatively tight hooks, a lot of patience and calculated force is required. Once the bottom is open, two M.2 slots for the mass storage devices, two RAM slots, and the WLAN module are easily accessible.

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - Maintenance options
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - Maintenance options
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - Storage drive
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - Storage drive
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - RAM
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - RAM

Warranty

MSI grants buyers a 24-month warranty period. It can also be extended for a fee.

Input devices - Solid keyboard with RGB lighting

Keyboard

The keyboard of the GP76 Leopard 10UG offers a noticeable pressure point and a firm grip for the fingers, which also makes it suitable for users who type a lot. While the arrow keys are the same size as the letter keys, the F keys are much smaller. The MSI laptop also has RGB lighting that can be configured extensively.

Touchpad

Users of the MSI GP76 can use a ClickPad as a mouse replacement. It triggers mouse clicks reliably via touch functionality as well as through mechanical pressure. The smooth surface is also well suited for precise cursor navigation.

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - Input devices
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - Input devices
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - Lighting
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - Lighting

Display - Gaming laptop with 144 Hz panel

Screen bleeding
Screen bleeding

The screen of the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG consists of a 17.3-inch IPS panel with a refresh rate of 144 Hz, and it offers a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The maximum brightness of 314 cd/m² on average is well suited for bright interiors and is one of the best rates in our test field. The brightness distribution of 87% is also on par with the competition.

We observe PWM at a frequency of 24,510 Hz starting at brightness levels below 39%. Since this value is quite high, users with sensitive eyes shouldn't necessarily have to deal with problems.

288
cd/m²
311
cd/m²
304
cd/m²
304
cd/m²
328
cd/m²
313
cd/m²
321
cd/m²
331
cd/m²
328
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
Chi Mei CMN176E tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 331 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 314.2 cd/m² Minimum: 16 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 87 %
Center on Battery: 328 cd/m²
Contrast: 1131:1 (Black: 0.29 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.93 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 0.68
ΔE Greyscale 2.8 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
89% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
67% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
66.9% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
96.4% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
64.7% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.18
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Chi Mei CMN176E, IPS, 1920x1080, 17.30
Aorus 15P XC
Sharp LQ156M1JW03, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
LQ156M1JW25, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
BOE NE173QHM-NY2 (BOE0977), IPS, 2560x1440, 17.30
Display
3%
2%
6%
Display P3 Coverage
64.7
67.2
4%
67.7
5%
70.5
9%
sRGB Coverage
96.4
98.7
2%
94.3
-2%
99.5
3%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
66.9
68.6
3%
68.2
2%
71.8
7%
Response Times
-14%
2%
-60%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
7.4 ?(3.8, 3.6)
11.2 ?(6, 5.2)
-51%
8.2 ?(2.6, 5.6)
-11%
16.8 ?(8.4, 8.4)
-127%
Response Time Black / White *
10.8 ?(5.6, 5.2)
9.6 ?(5.2, 4.4)
11%
9.2 ?(4.4, 4.8)
15%
10 ?(4, 6)
7%
PWM Frequency
24510 ?(39)
24040 ?(25)
-2%
Screen
9%
-20%
-9%
Brightness middle
328
298
-9%
308
-6%
410
25%
Brightness
314
278
-11%
288
-8%
381
21%
Brightness Distribution
87
88
1%
86
-1%
88
1%
Black Level *
0.29
0.29
-0%
0.23
21%
0.37
-28%
Contrast
1131
1028
-9%
1339
18%
1108
-2%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
1.93
0.96
50%
3.28
-70%
2.55
-32%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
4.94
3.22
35%
8.51
-72%
4.33
12%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
0.68
0.83
-22%
0.83
-22%
1.28
-88%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
2.8
1.3
54%
5
-79%
3.4
-21%
Gamma
2.18 101%
2.242 98%
2.057 107%
2.275 97%
CCT
7023 93%
6519 100%
7393 88%
6637 98%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
67
69
3%
68
1%
72
7%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
89
91
2%
90
1%
95
7%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-1% / 4%
-5% / -13%
-21% / -12%

* ... smaller is better

The MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG in outdoor use
The MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG in outdoor use
The MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG in outdoor use
The MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG in outdoor use

The GP76 Leopard can be used well outdoors as long as places in the shade are preferred. Despite the matte surface, slight reflections of objects in the surroundings can also appear when looking at the screen from the side.

CalMAN: Grayscales
CalMAN: Grayscales
CalMAN: Color saturation
CalMAN: Color saturation
CalMAN: ColorChecker
CalMAN: ColorChecker
CalMAN: Grayscales (calibrated)
CalMAN: Grayscales (calibrated)
CalMAN: Color saturation (calibrated)
CalMAN: Color saturation (calibrated)
CalMAN: ColorChecker (calibrated)
CalMAN: ColorChecker (calibrated)

Our measurements show that the MSI Leopard 10UG has a color-space coverage of 89% (sRGB) and 67% (AdobeRGB), respectively. Furthermore, the contrast ratio is 1,131:1, while the black level is 0.29 cd/m². This makes colors look vivid and well separated from each other. In addition, black image content is displayed relatively richly.

The CalMAN analysis also shows that the display reproduces colors only with a slight deviation out of the box. However, this can be almost completely corrected by means of a calibration. The corresponding ICC file can be downloaded in the top right window next to the display brightness distribution graph. 

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG vs. sRGB (89%)
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG vs. sRGB (89%)
Subpixel grid
Subpixel grid
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG vs. AdobeRGB (67%)
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG vs. AdobeRGB (67%)

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
10.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 5.6 ms rise
↘ 5.2 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 23 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
7.4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 3.8 ms rise
↘ 3.6 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 15 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 24510 Hz ≤ 39 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 24510 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 39 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 24510 Hz is quite high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

The IPS panel of the GP76 Leopard 10UG is very viewing-angle stable. Image content can be viewed from almost any angle without this leading to distortions or color shifts.

Viewing-angle stability
Viewing-angle stability

Performance - High graphics performance thanks to maximum TGP

With the GP76 Leopard, MSI targets gamers and users who are looking for a laptop for demanding graphics applications. In addition to the variant with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and the Intel Core i7-10750H that we are reviewing here, MSI's gaming laptop is also available with the Intel Core i7-10870H and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060. There are also different memory configurations.

All of the following benchmarks were executed using the "Extreme Performance" mode.

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - CPUz
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - CPUz
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - CPUz
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - CPUz
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - GPUz
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - HWiNFO

Processor

The Intel Core i7-10750H used here is a hexa-core CPU that can process up to 12 tasks at the same time. The clock rates are between 2.6 and 5 GHz, whereby the duration over which high frequencies can be maintained largely depends on the cooling system. In our Cinebench R15 endurance test, the MSI laptop shows that it can maintain its performance consistently even over prolonged periods of time.

In the individual benchmarks, the GP76 achieves results that are slightly below the average of all the laptops that we've tested with this CPU. Users who opt for the Intel Core i7-10870H will benefit particularly in multi-core applications. The same is true for comparable AMD CPUs, but these are not offered in the MSI Leopard. 

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MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1192 (1113.24-1257.82)
Aorus 15P XC Intel Core i7-10870H: Ø1597 (1574.49-1728.16)
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX: Ø2058 (1969.09-2151.12)
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H) AMD Ryzen 7 5800H: Ø2061 (2036.87-2108.48)
Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (79.2 - 318, n=245, last 2 years)
265 Points +34%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
238 Points +20%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
232 Points +17%
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
200 Points +1%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
198 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (184 - 213, n=45)
196.7 Points -1%
CPU Multi 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (400 - 5663, n=246, last 2 years)
2988 Points +138%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
2151 (1969.09min - 2151.12max) Points +71%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
2108 (2036.87min - 2108.48max) Points +68%
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
1728 Points +37%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (804 - 1418, n=50)
1263 Points 0%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
1258 (1113.24min - 1257.82max) Points
Blender - v2.79 BMW27 CPU
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (322 - 587, n=43)
389 Seconds * -9%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
358 Seconds *
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
292 Seconds * +18%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
245 Seconds * +32%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
245 Seconds * +32%
Average of class Gaming
  (87 - 1259, n=239, last 2 years)
208 Seconds * +42%
7-Zip 18.03
7z b 4 -mmt1
Average of class Gaming
  (2685 - 7581, n=240, last 2 years)
6036 MIPS +15%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
5590 MIPS +7%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
5568 MIPS +6%
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
5244 MIPS 0%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
5236 MIPS
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (4504 - 5470, n=43)
5114 MIPS -2%
7z b 4
Average of class Gaming
  (11386 - 140932, n=239, last 2 years)
74542 MIPS +106%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
57284 MIPS +58%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
55335 MIPS +53%
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
46431 MIPS +28%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
36161 MIPS
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (26040 - 37345, n=43)
33946 MIPS -6%
Cinebench R20
CPU (Single Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (169 - 855, n=241, last 2 years)
689 Points +50%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
577 Points +25%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
540 Points +17%
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
473 Points +3%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (431 - 504, n=43)
473 Points +3%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
460 Points
CPU (Multi Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (930 - 13769, n=241, last 2 years)
7164 Points +139%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
5045 Points +68%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
4510 Points +50%
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
3721 Points +24%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
2998 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (1749 - 3325, n=43)
2848 Points -5%
Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (158 - 2193, n=244, last 2 years)
1786 Points +37%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
1487 Points +14%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
1354 Points +4%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
1304 Points
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
1285 Points -1%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (1114 - 1333, n=43)
1263 Points -3%
Multi-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (1946 - 22200, n=244, last 2 years)
13163 Points +106%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8035 Points +26%
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
7758 Points +21%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
7518 Points +18%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
6392 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (4443 - 6674, n=43)
6135 Points -4%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset
Average of class Gaming
  (3 - 37.6, n=243, last 2 years)
20.6 fps +98%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
15.6 fps +50%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
14.4 fps +38%
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
12.9 fps +24%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
10.4 fps
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (5.54 - 11.6, n=43)
9.61 fps -8%
LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
53.3 s * -5%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (43.1 - 99.2, n=43)
53.3 s * -5%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
50.9 s *
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
50.8 s * -0%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
50.3 s * +1%
Average of class Gaming
  (32.8 - 332, n=237, last 2 years)
49.4 s * +3%
R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (0.578 - 0.708, n=42)
0.611 sec * -3%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.592 sec *
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
0.586 sec * +1%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
0.512 sec * +14%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
0.512 sec * +14%
Average of class Gaming
  (0.3609 - 4.47, n=240, last 2 years)
0.4754 sec * +20%

* ... smaller is better

Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
1258 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
144 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
198 Points
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System performance

The MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG achieves a good result in the PCMark 10 test for system performance, where the productivity score in particular is quite high. Overall, the rivals in our test field score better, but this is explained by their higher processor performance. The gaming laptop runs very smoothly in everyday use, and there are no microstutters or the like. Programs are launched quickly, and files are also accessed without any delays.

Our CPU Benchmarks article shows how other laptops performed in our tests.

PCMark 10
Score
Average of class Gaming
  (4477 - 9852, n=206, last 2 years)
7542 Points +25%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB
6983 Points +16%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R9 5900HX, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
6922 Points +15%
Aorus 15P XC
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4
6463 Points +7%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (6017 - 6034, n=2)
6026 Points 0%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
6017 Points
Essentials
Average of class Gaming
  (7334 - 12334, n=205, last 2 years)
10674 Points +23%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB
10051 Points +16%
Aorus 15P XC
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4
9193 Points +6%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (8652 - 8953, n=2)
8803 Points +2%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
8652 Points
Productivity
Average of class Gaming
  (6282 - 11833, n=205, last 2 years)
9693 Points +12%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB
8849 Points +2%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
8657 Points
Aorus 15P XC
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4
8353 Points -4%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (8022 - 8657, n=2)
8340 Points -4%
Digital Content Creation
Average of class Gaming
  (5288 - 18475, n=205, last 2 years)
11339 Points +44%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB
10389 Points +32%
Aorus 15P XC
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4
9539 Points +21%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (7893 - 8300, n=2)
8097 Points +3%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
7893 Points
PCMark 10 Score
6017 points
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DPC latencies

The test with LatencyMon shows that the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG doesn't exhibit elevated latency times. Therefore, it's suitable for real-time applications.

DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB
1821 μs * -68%
Aorus 15P XC
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4
1201 μs * -11%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
1082 μs *
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R9 5900HX, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
466.9 μs * +57%

* ... smaller is better

Storage

MSI has installed a 512 GB SSD from Kingston in our test configuration of the GP76 Leopard 10UG. Although it delivers good results on average in the storage benchmarks, it can't keep up with the much faster models found in the rest of our test field.

The performance of other storage devices in comparison can be found in our HDD/SSD Benchmarks article.

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
Aorus 15P XC
ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB
Average Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
 
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
64%
101%
6%
Write 4K
143.7
130.2
-9%
206.1
43%
194.5 ?(107.3 - 286, n=8)
35%
Read 4K
45.1
45.47
1%
53
18%
47.3 ?(42.5 - 50.4, n=8)
5%
Write Seq
978
2269
132%
3018
209%
978 ?(965 - 985, n=8)
0%
Read Seq
1163
1643
41%
2575
121%
1299 ?(1043 - 1990, n=8)
12%
Write 4K Q32T1
519
547
5%
535
3%
505 ?(327 - 625, n=8)
-3%
Read 4K Q32T1
302.7
654
116%
608
101%
301 ?(298 - 303, n=8)
-1%
Write Seq Q32T1
981
2512
156%
3242
230%
978 ?(968 - 982, n=8)
0%
Read Seq Q32T1
1983
3382
71%
3617
82%
1930 ?(1631 - 1986, n=8)
-3%
AS SSD
105%
87%
114%
-4%
Seq Read
1659
2694
62%
2881
74%
3020
82%
1570 ?(252 - 1777, n=10)
-5%
Seq Write
921
2327
153%
1570
70%
2631
186%
904 ?(716 - 941, n=10)
-2%
4K Read
51
47.77
-6%
52.4
3%
60.3
18%
48.2 ?(36.2 - 60.2, n=10)
-5%
4K Write
120.1
98.8
-18%
124
3%
171.6
43%
118.9 ?(66 - 170.5, n=10)
-1%
4K-64 Read
463.5
1746
277%
1334
188%
1410
204%
415 ?(163.6 - 473, n=10)
-10%
4K-64 Write
909
2267
149%
2189
141%
2324
156%
829 ?(263 - 928, n=10)
-9%
Access Time Read *
0.179
0.079
56%
0.055
69%
0.045
75%
0.1294 ?(0.081 - 0.191, n=10)
28%
Access Time Write *
0.032
0.039
-22%
0.03
6%
0.024
25%
0.0371 ?(0.019 - 0.084, n=10)
-16%
Score Read
680
2063
203%
1675
146%
1773
161%
619 ?(379 - 701, n=10)
-9%
Score Write
1121
2598
132%
2470
120%
2759
146%
1036 ?(429 - 1178, n=10)
-8%
Score Total
2130
5698
168%
4943
132%
5429
155%
1955 ?(976 - 2184, n=10)
-8%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
85% / 88%
87% / 87%
108% / 108%
1% / 0%

* ... smaller is better

Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 1983 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 981 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 302.7 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 519 MB/s
CDM 5 Read Seq: 1163 MB/s
CDM 5 Write Seq: 978 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 45.1 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 143.7 MB/s

Continuous load read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

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Graphics card

MSI has installed an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with a TGP of 140 watts in the GP76 Leopard 10UG. This corresponds to the maximum configurable power consumption and is reflected in the benchmark results with significantly better rates.

Compared with the MSI GS66 Stealth and its GeForce RTX 3070 with a TGP of 95 watts, the GP76 delivers an approximately 20% higher performance. The MSI Leopard also holds its own against the rest of our test field, with the XMG Neo 17 offering a similarly good performance.

How other graphics cards perform in comparison can be found in our GPU Benchmarks article.

3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Average of class Gaming
  (1029 - 72070, n=244, last 2 years)
39642 Points +4%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10750H
38275 Points
Aorus 15P XC
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
36675 Points -4%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
33862 Points -12%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (12535 - 38275, n=54)
32331 Points -16%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
31092 Points -19%
3DMark
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10750H
29128 Points
Average of class Gaming
  (781 - 53059, n=248, last 2 years)
29013 Points 0%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
27968 Points -4%
Aorus 15P XC
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
27764 Points -5%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
25509 Points -12%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (7178 - 29128, n=52)
24302 Points -17%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
23893 Points -18%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (224 - 22547, n=246, last 2 years)
11809 Points +9%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
10898 Points 0%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10750H
10850 Points
Aorus 15P XC
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
10500 Points -3%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
10148 Points -6%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (2644 - 11019, n=53)
9300 Points -14%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
9131 Points -16%
3DMark 11 Performance
25847 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
22121 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
9933 points
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Gaming performance

Nvidia's mobile GeForce RTX 3070 can bring modern and demanding games smoothly onto the screen. Frame rates are usually well above 60 fps when the highest graphics setting is selected at Full HD resolution. Smooth gaming is also possible in UHD and 4K resolutions, although details might have to be reduced depending on the title. Overall, users will also benefit from the higher TGP here that allows for an increase of up to 20 fps in high detail settings depending on the title.

The performance that can be expected in other titles is listed in our GPU Games article.

The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)
Average of class Gaming
  (8.61 - 216, n=243, last 2 years)
114.3 fps +5%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
109 (83min) fps
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
101 fps -7%
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
101 fps -7%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
92.9 (70min) fps -15%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (34.9 - 109, n=52)
91.8 fps -16%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
89.7 (83min - 95max) fps -18%
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark - 1920x1080 High Quality
Average of class Gaming
  (9.13 - 194.9, n=241, last 2 years)
108.7 fps +21%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
90.2 fps
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
88.9 fps -1%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
87.5 fps -3%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (27.9 - 107, n=49)
86.4 fps -4%
Far Cry 5 - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset AA:T
Average of class Gaming
  (14 - 218, n=133, last 2 years)
124.4 fps +9%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
114 fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (89 - 140, n=36)
108.6 fps -5%
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
108 (84min - 137max) fps -5%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
92 (68min - 117max) fps -19%
X-Plane 11.11 - 1920x1080 high (fps_test=3)
Average of class Gaming
  (12.4 - 166.2, n=257, last 2 years)
100 fps +25%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (12.4 - 118.8, n=61)
81.1 fps +1%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
80.2 fps
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
79.5 fps -1%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
76.4 fps -5%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
75.8 fps -5%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
70.1 fps -13%
Dota 2 Reborn - 1920x1080 ultra (3/3) best looking
Average of class Gaming
  (26.9 - 220, n=252, last 2 years)
140.4 fps +20%
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
128 (112.9min) fps +9%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (26.9 - 163.9, n=58)
120.7 fps +3%
Aorus 15P XC
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
120 (103.4min) fps +3%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
117 (101.8min) fps
MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
107 (89.3min) fps -9%
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
107 (95.3min) fps -9%

In our The Witcher 3 endurance test with the "Ultra" graphics settings, the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG only shows minor frame rate drops that are quickly stabilized. As a result, users don't have to expect performance drops even during long gaming sessions.

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MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB: Ø107 (96-112)
low med. high ultra
The Witcher 3 (2015) 109
Dota 2 Reborn (2015) 140 139 123 117
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) 90.2
X-Plane 11.11 (2018) 105 93.9 80.2
Far Cry 5 (2018) 114
Anno 1800 (2019) 38.9 38.3 34.5 24.4
Doom Eternal (2020) 216

Emissions - MSI laptop with good speakers

Noise emissions

Noise
Noise

The fans of the MSI GP76 Leopard can get very loud at up to 54 dB(A). The resulting noise is uniform and not high-frequency, which makes it tolerable. However, depending on the selected performance mode and the 3D application's load, the gaming laptop can also be operated almost silently.

Noise Level

Idle
25 / 32 / 34 dB(A)
Load
54 / 54 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 24 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2047.740.340.341.641.742.52549.635.843.841.436.940.73149.344.343.546.942.748.9403431.93327.829.533.45037.938.84422.92335.76332.528.928.622.621.731.78035.533.726.118.216.137.110026.223.2221814.426.112529.827.227.116.214.628.116032.130.829.418.316.530.32003021.223.82520.130.625030.624.123.715.316.633.731534.319.621.211.811.934.540032.419.518.310.610.533.950034.519.620.410.510.536.263036.818.820.210.31037.980035.818.819.311.210.239.1100039.525.425.510.710.639.6125041.92325.61110.742.5160042.121.323.713.310.942.820004321.523.612.611.342.9250042.618.521.61311.742.8315044.818.820.414.612.244.640004620.522.613.712.346.6500044.118.720.813.212.643.9630042.517.620.712.912.942.280003713.614.413.413.136.71000034.813.413.613.412.734.31250033.213.813.913.312.432.71600026.312.513.212.512.925.9SPL54.232.634.325.324.154.4N9.11.820.70.59.4median 35.8median 19.6median 21.2median 13.2median 12.3median 36.7Delta62.42.72.21.76.2hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseMSI GP76 Leopard 10UG

Temperature

In our test, the surfaces of the MSI laptop heat up to 48 °C (~118 °F) under load. The warmest spot is on the right rear corner of the underside. The palm rests only heat up moderately, allowing the GP76 Leopard 10UG to remain usable even under heavy load.

The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3
Stress test
Stress test
Full load - Top
Full load - Top
Full load - Bottom
Full load - Bottom

The temperatures inside the GP76 rise up to 97 °C (~207 °F) during our approximately one-hour continuous stress test. The CPU clock rates are kept relatively stable at around 3 GHz, which is above the base clock speed. This means that the cooling system of the MSI Leopard 10UG works well, so that users don't have to expect restrictions due to excessively high temperatures.

Max. Load
 41 °C
106 F
42 °C
108 F
43 °C
109 F
 
 35 °C
95 F
39 °C
102 F
39 °C
102 F
 
 27 °C
81 F
29 °C
84 F
27 °C
81 F
 
Maximum: 43 °C = 109 F
Average: 35.8 °C = 96 F
47 °C
117 F
40 °C
104 F
42 °C
108 F
39 °C
102 F
40 °C
104 F
30 °C
86 F
26 °C
79 F
28 °C
82 F
30 °C
86 F
Maximum: 47 °C = 117 F
Average: 35.8 °C = 96 F
Power Supply (max.)  56 °C = 133 F | Room Temperature 20 °C = 68 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-900
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 35.8 °C / 96 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F for the devices in the class Gaming.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 43 °C / 109 F, compared to the average of 40.4 °C / 105 F, ranging from 21.2 to 68.8 °C for the class Gaming.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 47 °C / 117 F, compared to the average of 43.2 °C / 110 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.7 °C / 82 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(±) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 37.3 °C / 99 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 29 °C / 84.2 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (-0.1 °C / -0.2 F).

Speakers

Speakers
Speakers

The speakers of the MSI GP76 offer high volume and a wide sound spectrum. This makes them well suited for media playback. However, depending on the settings, the fan noise can be annoying in games. Therefore, the use of headphones is recommended depending on the scenario.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2041.737.92536.933.73142.7384029.529502322.66321.730.58016.128.210014.429.112514.642.716016.551.920020.156.525016.66531511.965.940010.567.750010.572.16301073.380010.273.1100010.672.8125010.774.3160010.973.2200011.374.1250011.773.8315012.271.7400012.370.4500012.673.5630012.974.9800013.167.81000012.7661250012.463.11600012.958.8SPL24.184.7N0.565.4median 12.3median 70.4Delta1.77.235.335.132.931.831.83236.535.132.428.93328.936.328.848.32761.52752.924.860.92462.822.763.32269.521.267.82174.82075.919.472.718.97117.770.117.86917.671.817.668.117.671.417.673.717.670.417.571.617.671.617.669.617.459.717.583.630.662.51.5median 69.6median 17.84.72.4hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseMSI GP76 Leopard 10UGApple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 18.5% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.9% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (2.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 16% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 79% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 18%, worst was 132%
Compared to all devices tested
» 10% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 88% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 11.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (14.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.4% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (10.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 5% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 19%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 3% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 96% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Energy management - Average battery life

Energy consumption

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - Power adapter
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - Power adapter

Our measurements show a maximum power consumption of 210 watts for the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG, whereby the average value under load is 92 watts. Both rates are lower than those of the remaining devices in our test field. In idle usage, the MSI laptop is on par with the competition.

The included power adapter has an output of 230 watts and offers, therefore, a sufficiently high capacity to ensure a reliable power supply. 

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.9 / 1.5 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 12 / 16 / 28 Watt
Load midlight 92 / 210 Watt
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Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Aorus 15P XC
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
R9 5900HX, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
R7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Average of class Gaming
 
Power Consumption
-10%
8%
-9%
-0%
-14%
Idle Minimum *
12
14
-17%
4
67%
13
-8%
12.9
-8%
13.8 ?(2 - 64, n=189, last 2 years)
-15%
Idle Average *
16
17
-6%
9
44%
16
-0%
15.4
4%
19 ?(6.5 - 67, n=189, last 2 years)
-19%
Idle Maximum *
28
33
-18%
36
-29%
26
7%
27.1
3%
26.6 ?(9 - 101.1, n=189, last 2 years)
5%
Load Average *
92
96
-4%
130
-41%
125
-36%
98.2
-7%
112 ?(32.1 - 202, n=189, last 2 years)
-22%
Witcher 3 ultra *
198
179
10%
174
12%
187
6%
164.9
17%
Load Maximum *
210
256
-22%
227
-8%
259
-23%
232.9
-11%
250 ?(64.5 - 418, n=188, last 2 years)
-19%

* ... smaller is better

Battery life

In our practical WLAN test, the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG reaches a runtime of 4:12 hours. This means that it makes good use of its 65 Wh battery. Except for the Schenker XMG Neo 17, the batteries of the remaining contenders in our test field are partly equipped with significantly higher capacities.

The battery tests were performed in the "Balanced" performance mode. 

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
5h 37min
WiFi Websurfing
4h 12min
Load (maximum brightness)
0h 49min
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 65 Wh
Aorus 15P XC
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 99 Wh
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR
R9 5900HX, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 90 Wh
SCHENKER XMG Neo 17 (Early 2021, RTX 3070, 5800H)
R7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 62 Wh
MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 99.9 Wh
Average of class Gaming
 
Battery Runtime
70%
90%
-15%
108%
61%
Reader / Idle
337
571
69%
281
-17%
649
93%
548 ?(57 - 1290, n=90, last 2 years)
63%
WiFi v1.3
252
399
58%
441
75%
208
-17%
426
69%
365 ?(57 - 745, n=190, last 2 years)
45%
Load
49
89
82%
100
104%
44
-10%
129
163%
85.5 ?(36 - 173, n=153, last 2 years)
74%

Pros

+ very stable case
+ RTX 3070 laptop GPU supports maximum TGP
+ two SSD slots

Cons

- interior difficult to reach
- no Thunderbolt port

Verdict - Powerful gaming laptop

In review: MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG. Test device provided by: MSI Germany
In review: MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG. Test device provided by: MSI Germany

The MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG is a classic gaming laptop. Although it's not small due to the 17-inch 144 Hz display, there are no major differences in thickness compared to 15-inch devices, for example. The highlight and centerpiece is the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 that runs at 140 watts in maximum mode. Compared to throttled variants, it provides quite a bit more graphics performance and consequently enables a few more FPS in games.

The MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG can effortlessly bring modern games onto the screen. However, maintenance is unnecessarily complicated.

No corners have been cut on the rest of the equipment either, making the GP76 Leopard an all-around high-quality gaming laptop. We would have liked easier access to the interior, though. The bottom cover isn't simply screwed and hooked in, but it goes around the front of the laptop almost up to the corners. As a result, the front edge has to be pulled off as well, so that all hooks are released at the back and sides. This is very cumbersome and difficult to do for inexperienced users, making it unnecessarily difficult to add a second SSD or more RAM.

Price and availability

You can easily check for availability on MSI's website. At the time of writing, the only retailer listed in the United States is Micro Center. It should be noted that this version comes with an Intel Core i7-10875H instead, as well as with a Full HD display at 300 Hz, 32 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. This model will currently set you back $2,299.99.

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG - 03/05/2021 v7
Mike Wobker

Chassis
83 / 98 → 84%
Keyboard
79%
Pointing Device
88%
Connectivity
61 / 80 → 76%
Weight
58 / 10-66 → 85%
Battery
59 / 95 → 62%
Display
87%
Games Performance
99%
Application Performance
91%
Temperature
87 / 95 → 92%
Noise
64 / 90 → 72%
Audio
83%
Camera
37 / 85 → 44%
Average
75%
85%
Gaming - Weighted Average

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > Reviews > MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG laptop review: RTX 3070 runs at 140 watts
Mike Wobker, 2021-03- 6 (Update: 2021-03- 6)