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MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE in review: Classy gaming laptop with a 240 Hz display

Fast display. The hardware in the GS66 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte 15.6-inch screen (240 Hz, FHD, IPS). The rest of the equipment is also right: NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and a Thunderbolt 3 port.

In technical terms, the MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE 15.6-inch gaming laptop is a slightly watered-down version of the GS66 Stealth 10SFS, which we already reviewed, and it's also sold at a lower price than the latter. The test device provided to us is powered by a Core i7-10750H hexa-core processor and a GeForce RTX 2060 graphics core. Competitors include devices like the Dell G5 15 SE, the Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H, the Asus TUF A15 FA506IV, the Schenker XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V, and the Razer Blade 15.

Since the two GS66 models are identical in construction, we won't go any further into the case, connectivity, input devices, and speakers. The corresponding information can be found in the GS66 10SFS review.

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045 (GS66 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-10750H 6 x 2.6 - 5 GHz, Comet Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile - 6 GB VRAM, Core: 960 MHz, Memory: 1375 MHz, GDDR6, 192-bit interface, 27.21.14.5167 (Nvidia 451.67), Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4 2666, dual-channel, two memory slots (both occupied)
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, Sharp LQ156M1JW03, IPS, glossy: no, 240 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM470
Storage
Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR, 1024 GB 
, 2x M.2 2280 (1x NVMe/SATA, 1x NVMe), 874 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC298 @ Intel Comet Point PCH - cAVS
Connections
5 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: combo audio, TPM 2.0
Networking
Killer E3100G 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (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): 19.8 x 358 x 248 ( = 0.78 x 14.09 x 9.76 in)
Battery
99.9 Wh, 6578 mAh Lithium-Polymer, 15.2 V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD with IR sensor
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, MS Office 365 (trial version), Norton Security (trial version), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.186 kg ( = 77.11 oz / 4.82 pounds), Power Supply: 426 g ( = 15.03 oz / 0.94 pounds)
Price
1899 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Best Price
82.5 %
08/2020
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
2.2 kg19.8 mm15.60"1920x1080
84.2 %
09/2019
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
2.1 kg19.9 mm15.60"1920x1080
83.7 %
06/2020
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
R7 4800H, Radeon RX 5600M
2.4 kg21.6 mm15.60"1920x1080
83.3 %
07/2020
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
i5-10300H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
2.5 kg26.1 mm15.60"1920x1080
82.7 %
06/2020
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
R7 4800H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
2.2 kg24.9 mm15.60"1920x1080
81.3 %
02/2020
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
2 kg26 mm15.60"1920x1080

Size comparison

363.1 mm / 14.3 inch 259.6 mm / 10.2 inch 26.1 mm / 1.028 inch 2.5 kg5.42 lbs365.5 mm / 14.4 inch 254 mm / 10 inch 21.6 mm / 0.85 inch 2.4 kg5.35 lbs360 mm / 14.2 inch 244 mm / 9.61 inch 26 mm / 1.024 inch 2 kg4.39 lbs359 mm / 14.1 inch 256 mm / 10.1 inch 24.9 mm / 0.98 inch 2.2 kg4.8 lbs358 mm / 14.1 inch 248 mm / 9.76 inch 19.8 mm / 0.78 inch 2.2 kg4.82 lbs355 mm / 14 inch 235 mm / 9.25 inch 19.9 mm / 0.783 inch 2.1 kg4.63 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs
Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Wireless Network Adapter (200NGW)
1385 (1268min - 1486max) MBit/s +3%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1350 MBit/s
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (201NGW)
1330 MBit/s -1%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1243 (1000min - 1395max) MBit/s -8%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
1140 MBit/s -16%
Average of class Gaming
  (450 - 1412, n=14, last 2 years)
1006 MBit/s -25%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
566 (37min - 647max) MBit/s -58%
iperf3 receive AX12
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Wireless Network Adapter (200NGW)
1470 (1297min - 1511max) MBit/s +10%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
1380 MBit/s +3%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1349 (804min - 1497max) MBit/s +1%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1340 MBit/s
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (201NGW)
1320 MBit/s -1%
Average of class Gaming
  (423 - 1700, n=14, last 2 years)
1203 MBit/s -10%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
880 (772min - 916max) MBit/s -34%
ColorChecker
32.5 ∆E
30.6 ∆E
28.3 ∆E
27.6 ∆E
27.9 ∆E
18.8 ∆E
34.5 ∆E
30 ∆E
28.7 ∆E
31.3 ∆E
18.2 ∆E
26.2 ∆E
29.1 ∆E
25.7 ∆E
32.5 ∆E
14.1 ∆E
28.7 ∆E
24.9 ∆E
3 ∆E
12 ∆E
22.3 ∆E
26.5 ∆E
28.2 ∆E
18.5 ∆E
ColorChecker Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H: 25 ∆E min: 3.02 - max: 34.5 ∆E
ColorChecker
13 ∆E
16.6 ∆E
21.7 ∆E
11.4 ∆E
23.3 ∆E
15 ∆E
8.3 ∆E
26.7 ∆E
13.8 ∆E
12.8 ∆E
12.2 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
20.5 ∆E
10.5 ∆E
17.5 ∆E
4.6 ∆E
16.7 ∆E
18.7 ∆E
8.8 ∆E
15.5 ∆E
15.5 ∆E
12.7 ∆E
12.3 ∆E
8.9 ∆E
ColorChecker SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V: 14.34 ∆E min: 4.6 - max: 26.66 ∆E
ColorChecker
13.3 ∆E
15.2 ∆E
18.1 ∆E
15 ∆E
18.5 ∆E
17.1 ∆E
12.8 ∆E
22.6 ∆E
17.4 ∆E
14.1 ∆E
13.7 ∆E
12.9 ∆E
14.2 ∆E
12.6 ∆E
21.2 ∆E
8.5 ∆E
18.8 ∆E
19.9 ∆E
1.2 ∆E
12.7 ∆E
13.7 ∆E
12.6 ∆E
8.4 ∆E
6.3 ∆E
ColorChecker MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS: 14.2 ∆E min: 1.18 - max: 22.63 ∆E
ColorChecker
14.8 ∆E
12.7 ∆E
18.3 ∆E
15.8 ∆E
17.6 ∆E
14.6 ∆E
12.4 ∆E
24.2 ∆E
13.6 ∆E
11.1 ∆E
13.5 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
15.1 ∆E
14.1 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
15.9 ∆E
18.8 ∆E
2.3 ∆E
12 ∆E
14.8 ∆E
14.5 ∆E
11.2 ∆E
4.2 ∆E
ColorChecker Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172: 13.44 ∆E min: 2.33 - max: 24.17 ∆E
ColorChecker
19.4 ∆E
15.1 ∆E
16.1 ∆E
14 ∆E
14.2 ∆E
13.3 ∆E
14.1 ∆E
19.8 ∆E
16.9 ∆E
12.8 ∆E
10.4 ∆E
9.2 ∆E
15.7 ∆E
11.8 ∆E
18.2 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
16.2 ∆E
16.5 ∆E
1.2 ∆E
11.2 ∆E
13.4 ∆E
12.7 ∆E
9.8 ∆E
8.1 ∆E
ColorChecker MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045: 13.22 ∆E min: 1.18 - max: 19.75 ∆E
ColorChecker
7.7 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
12.7 ∆E
15 ∆E
14.9 ∆E
15 ∆E
8.5 ∆E
12.4 ∆E
13.6 ∆E
7.1 ∆E
14.8 ∆E
15.6 ∆E
5 ∆E
11.3 ∆E
19.2 ∆E
13.9 ∆E
16.4 ∆E
17.3 ∆E
2.3 ∆E
10.5 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
11.1 ∆E
6.3 ∆E
2.7 ∆E
ColorChecker Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F: 11.55 ∆E min: 2.33 - max: 19.22 ∆E
ColorChecker
11 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
10.5 ∆E
13.2 ∆E
12.9 ∆E
10.1 ∆E
10.8 ∆E
10.7 ∆E
13.5 ∆E
11.3 ∆E
9.2 ∆E
8.9 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
8.8 ∆E
18.6 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
15.9 ∆E
12.3 ∆E
1.5 ∆E
7.6 ∆E
8.9 ∆E
9.7 ∆E
9 ∆E
9.2 ∆E
ColorChecker MSI GS66 10SGS: 10.47 ∆E min: 1.53 - max: 18.64 ∆E

Display - GS66 with responsive 240 Hz panel

MSI equips the laptop with a 240 Hz panel in the 15.6-inch format that offers good response times. The display has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. While it delivers a good contrast (1,007:1), the maximum brightness (259 cd/m²) is relatively low. We consider values beyond 300 cd/m² to be good.

Unfortunately, the display flickers at a frequency of 23,580 Hz at brightness levels of 19% and below. However, even sensitive users shouldn't be troubled by headaches and/or eye problems due to the high frequency.

247
cd/m²
263
cd/m²
255
cd/m²
255
cd/m²
272
cd/m²
268
cd/m²
253
cd/m²
256
cd/m²
261
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
Sharp LQ156M1JW03 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 272 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 258.9 cd/m² Minimum: 14 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 91 %
Center on Battery: 272 cd/m²
Contrast: 1007:1 (Black: 0.27 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.42 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 0.88
ΔE Greyscale 4.5 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
91% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
69% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
68.9% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
98.3% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
67.5% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.188
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Sharp LQ156M1JW03, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
AUO B156HAN12.0 (AUO328E), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
BOE NV156FHM-N4K, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
BOE NV156FH, WVA, 1920x1080, 15.60
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
BOE CQ NV156FHM-NX1, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
LM156LF-2F01, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
BOEhydis NV156FHM-N4G (BOE084D), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Display
2%
-4%
-7%
-42%
-41%
-6%
Display P3 Coverage
67.5
69.5
3%
65.3
-3%
63
-7%
38.8
-43%
38.92
-42%
63.3
-6%
sRGB Coverage
98.3
99.6
1%
91.8
-7%
90.1
-8%
57.8
-41%
58.5
-40%
91.2
-7%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
68.9
70.8
3%
66.5
-3%
64.1
-7%
40.09
-42%
40.22
-42%
65
-6%
Response Times
-5%
-36%
-58%
-90%
-157%
14%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
12 ?(7.6, 4.4)
14 ?(6.8, 7.2)
-17%
13.6 ?(7.2, 6.4)
-13%
20.4 ?(10.8, 9.6)
-70%
26 ?(12, 14)
-117%
34 ?(16, 18)
-183%
8.8 ?(4.4, 4.4)
27%
Response Time Black / White *
10.4 ?(6, 4.4)
9.6 ?(5.2, 4.4)
8%
10 ?(6, 4)
4%
10.8 ?(6.4, 4.4)
-4%
17 ?(8, 9)
-63%
24 ?(13, 11)
-131%
10.4 ?(5.2, 5.2)
-0%
PWM Frequency
23580 ?(19)
200 ?(99)
-99%
198.4 ?(99)
-99%
Screen
6%
-26%
-25%
-58%
-64%
-8%
Brightness middle
272
316
16%
312.7
15%
292
7%
301
11%
280
3%
324
19%
Brightness
259
311
20%
305
18%
290
12%
277
7%
254
-2%
296
14%
Brightness Distribution
91
92
1%
90
-1%
77
-15%
77
-15%
88
-3%
88
-3%
Black Level *
0.27
0.21
22%
0.27
-0%
0.27
-0%
0.26
4%
0.15
44%
0.27
-0%
Contrast
1007
1505
49%
1158
15%
1081
7%
1158
15%
1867
85%
1200
19%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
2.42
3.03
-25%
4.57
-89%
3.99
-65%
5.12
-112%
5.89
-143%
4.07
-68%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
6.93
7.32
-6%
6.81
2%
6.11
12%
8.86
-28%
19
-174%
6.39
8%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
0.88
1.1
-25%
2.91
-231%
3.02
-243%
4.88
-455%
4.79
-444%
1.49
-69%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
4.5
3.9
13%
4.3
4%
3.3
27%
3.47
23%
4.08
9%
4.01
11%
Gamma
2.188 101%
2.42 91%
2.29 96%
2.25 98%
2.37 93%
2.33 94%
2.6 85%
CCT
7369 88%
7439 87%
7098 92%
7047 92%
7062 92%
7303 89%
7350 88%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
69
65
-6%
59.4
-14%
58.1
-16%
37
-46%
37
-46%
59
-14%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
91
100
10%
91.3
0%
89.7
-1%
57
-37%
58
-36%
91
0%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
1% / 4%
-22% / -24%
-30% / -28%
-63% / -59%
-87% / -72%
0% / -5%

* ... smaller is better

Out of the box, the display already shows a great color reproduction. With a Delta E 2000 color deviation of 2.42, the target (Delta E less than 3) is met. The display doesn't suffer from a blue tint. Moreover, calibration provides for improvements in terms of color reproduction. In this way, the color deviation is reduced to 0.88, and the grayscales are displayed in a more balanced way. The AdobeRGB (69%) and sRGB (91%) color spaces aren't fully mapped.

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)
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE vs. sRGB (91%)
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE vs. sRGB (91%)
Subpixel grid
Subpixel grid
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE vs. AdobeRGB (69%)
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE vs. AdobeRGB (69%)

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
10.4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 6 ms rise
↘ 4.4 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. » 22 % 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
12 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 7.6 ms rise
↘ 4.4 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 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 20 % 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 23580 Hz ≤ 19 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 23580 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 19 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 23580 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.

MSI equips the laptop with a viewing-angle stable IPS panel. Consequently, the screen can be read from any position. Outdoors, the display can be read when the sun is not too bright.

The GS66 outdoors (shot in sunlight).
The GS66 outdoors (shot in sunlight).
Viewing angles
Viewing angles

Performance - Enough for the coming years

MSI has a 15.6-inch gaming laptop in its range with the GS66 Stealth 10SE. It brings every modern game smoothly onto the screen and also cuts a fine figure in all other application areas. About 1,900 Euros (~$2,257) has to be paid for our test device. As a result, it's currently the cheapest representative of the series. Other configuration variants are available.

CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
GPU-Z
GPU-Z
HWiNFO
HWiNFO
 

Test conditions

The preinstalled Dragon Center software offers a variety of performance profiles to choose from that have an impact on noise and computing power. We have carried out all tests with the "User" performance profile. The "High" performance level was selected, and the automatic fan control was activated. In addition, the integrated GPU is switched on.

Processor

The built-in Core i7-10750H hexa-core processor (Comet Lake) represents a good compromise between performance, power consumption, and price. The CPU runs at a base speed of 2.3 GHz. The clock rate can be increased to range between 4.3 GHz (six cores) and 5 GHz (one core) via Turbo. Moreover, Hyper-Threading (two threads per core) is supported.

The processor briefly processes the Cinebench R15 benchmark's multithread test at 4 to 4.1 GHz. The clock rate then drops to 3.6 to 3.8 GHz. The single-thread test is run at 4.2 to 4.6 GHz. On battery power, the speeds are 2.6 to 2.9 GHz (multithread) and 2.6 to 4.2 GHz (single-thread), respectively.

Single-core rendering
Single-core rendering
Multi-core rendering
Multi-core rendering
GPU load
GPU load

We verify if the CPU Turbo is also consistently used when plugged in by running the Cinebench R15 benchmark's multithread test in a continuous loop for at least 30 minutes. Turbo is used at a moderate level.

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MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045 Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1119 (1098.09-1221.18)
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H: Ø1845 (1564.03-1971.71)
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H Intel Core i5-10300H, Intel Core i5-10300H: Ø896 (889.24-899.4)
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172 AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H: Ø1753 (1601.6-1850.14)
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V Intel Core i7-9750H, Intel Core i7-9750H: Ø1012 (995.35-1103.17)
MSI GS66 10SGS Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1219 (1209.12-1272.47)
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS Intel Core i9-10980HK, Intel Core i9-10980HK: Ø1541 (1518.31-1635.12)
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1069 (1047.18-1166.18)
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP Intel Core i7-10875H, Intel Core i7-10875H: Ø1573 (1544.4-1818.6)
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti Intel Core i7-9750H, Intel Core i7-9750H: Ø925 (918.74-983.02)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
187 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
1211 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
112.5 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
Help
Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (79.2 - 318, n=247, last 2 years)
265 Points +42%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
213 Points +14%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
201 Points +7%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H
193 Points +3%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Core i7-9750H
191 Points +2%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
188 Points +1%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
188 Points +1%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
187 Points
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
187 Points 0%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
186 Points -1%
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
Intel Core i7-9750H
170 Points -9%
CPU Multi 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (400 - 5663, n=248, last 2 years)
2986 Points +147%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
1972 (1142.92min - 1972max) Points +63%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
1850 Points +53%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
1818 (1544.4min - 1818.6max) Points +50%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
1635 (1518.31min - 1635.12max) Points +35%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
1273 (1209.12min - 1272.47max) Points +5%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
1211 Points
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H
1166 (1047.18min - 1166.18max) Points -4%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Core i7-9750H
1103 (995.35min - 1103.17max) Points -9%
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
Intel Core i7-9750H
964 Points -20%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
898 Points -26%
Blender - v2.79 BMW27 CPU
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
485.9 Seconds * -25%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Core i7-9750H
470 Seconds * -21%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H
423 Seconds * -9%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
388.5 Seconds *
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
371 Seconds * +5%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
295 Seconds * +24%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
285 Seconds * +27%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
276 Seconds * +29%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
262.5 Seconds * +32%
Average of class Gaming
  (87 - 1259, n=241, last 2 years)
208 Seconds * +46%
7-Zip 18.03
7z b 4 -mmt1
Average of class Gaming
  (2685 - 7581, n=242, last 2 years)
6034 MIPS +24%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
5457 MIPS +12%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
5227 MIPS +7%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H
5051 MIPS +4%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
4923 MIPS +1%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
4903 MIPS +1%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
4871 MIPS
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Core i7-9750H
4839 MIPS -1%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
4666 MIPS -4%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
4666 MIPS -4%
7z b 4
Average of class Gaming
  (11386 - 140932, n=241, last 2 years)
74398 MIPS +118%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
49685 MIPS +46%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
47170 MIPS +38%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
45679 MIPS +34%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
43786 MIPS +28%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
35505 MIPS +4%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
34101 MIPS
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Core i7-9750H
31341 MIPS -8%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H
29009 MIPS -15%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
24635 MIPS -28%
Cinebench R20
CPU (Single Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (169 - 855, n=243, last 2 years)
690 Points +51%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
511 Points +12%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
485 Points +6%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
482 Points +5%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
477 Points +4%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H
470 Points +3%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
459 Points 0%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
457 Points
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
454 Points -1%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Core i7-9750H
447 Points -2%
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
Intel Core i7-9750H
419 Points -8%
CPU (Multi Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (930 - 13769, n=243, last 2 years)
7152 Points +153%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
4396 Points +56%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
4257 Points +51%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
3801 Points +35%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
3713 Points +32%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
2928 Points +4%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
2822 Points
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H
2600 Points -8%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
2217 Points -21%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Core i7-9750H
2140 Points -24%
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
Intel Core i7-9750H
2074 Points -27%
Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (158 - 2193, n=246, last 2 years)
1786 Points +49%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
1347 Points +12%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
1283 Points +7%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
1220 Points +2%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
1207 Points +1%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
1200 Points
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
1166 Points -3%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Core i7-9750H
1161 Points -3%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
1158 Points -3%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H
1114 Points -7%
Multi-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (1946 - 22200, n=246, last 2 years)
13156 Points +123%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
8087 Points +37%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
7775 Points +32%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
7634 Points +29%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
6522 Points +10%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
5920 Points 0%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
5911 Points
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H
5242 Points -11%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Core i7-9750H
4861 Points -18%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
4640 Points -22%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset
Average of class Gaming
  (3 - 37.6, n=245, last 2 years)
20.5 fps +119%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
13 fps +39%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
12.6 fps +34%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
12.2 fps +30%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
10.8 fps +15%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
9.89 fps +5%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
9.38 fps
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H
8.074 fps -14%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Core i7-9750H
7.91 fps -16%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
7.69 fps -18%
LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
69.1 s * -14%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
60.7 s *
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
56.9 s * +6%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H
53.2 s * +12%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
52.6 s * +13%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
52.4 s * +14%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
52.4 s * +14%
Average of class Gaming
  (32.8 - 332, n=239, last 2 years)
49.6 s * +18%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
28.6 s * +53%
R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.639 sec *
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Intel Core i7-9750H
0.638 sec * -0%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Intel Core i5-10300H
0.634 sec * +1%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.631 sec * +1%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
0.603 sec * +6%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
0.592 sec * +7%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
0.569 sec * +11%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
0.547 sec * +14%
Average of class Gaming
  (0.3609 - 4.47, n=242, last 2 years)
0.4753 sec * +26%

* ... smaller is better

System performance

The MSI laptop will provide enough computing power for all common application areas over the next years. A powerful hexa-core processor, dual-channel memory, and a fast NVMe SSD make for a fast and smooth system. Furthermore, the high-end GPU brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the screen. This is accompanied by good results in the PCMark benchmarks.

PCMark 10
PCMark 10
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
4539 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
4314 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
5908 points
PCMark 10 Score
4984 points
Help
PCMark 10 - Score
Average of class Gaming
  (4477 - 9852, n=208, last 2 years)
7531 Points +51%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
6580 Points +32%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i9-10980HK, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
6490 Points +30%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
6154 Points +23%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H, Samsung PM991 MZ9LQ512HALU
5936 Points +19%
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB256HAHQ
5301 Points +6%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Lite-On CA5-8D512
5244 Points +5%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
5095 Points +2%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
4984 Points
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i5-10300H, Samsung PM991 MZALQ512HALU
4887 Points -2%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB
4807 Points -4%
PCMark 8
Home Score Accelerated v2
Average of class Gaming
  (3570 - 6657, n=37, last 2 years)
5218 Points +15%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H, Samsung PM991 MZ9LQ512HALU
4894 Points +8%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
4698 Points +4%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
4579 Points +1%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
4539 Points
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB256HAHQ
4074 Points -10%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i5-10300H, Samsung PM991 MZALQ512HALU
3984 Points -12%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Lite-On CA5-8D512
3696 Points -19%
Work Score Accelerated v2
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
6219 Points +5%
Average of class Gaming
  (4622 - 7085, n=36, last 2 years)
6071 Points +3%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
5908 Points
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
5773 Points -2%
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB256HAHQ
5480 Points -7%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H, Samsung PM991 MZ9LQ512HALU
5352 Points -9%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i5-10300H, Samsung PM991 MZALQ512HALU
5319 Points -10%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Lite-On CA5-8D512
4705 Points -20%

DPC latencies

In our standardized latency monitor test (web surfing, 4K video playback, high-load Prime95), we could observe issues with the DPC latencies. The system doesn't seem to be suitable for real-time video and audio-editing.

Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H, Samsung PM991 MZ9LQ512HALU
2216 μs * -92%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i9-10980HK, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
1916 μs * -66%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
1877 μs * -63%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
1388 μs * -20%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
1154 μs *
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Lite-On CA5-8D512
905 μs * +22%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
797 μs * +31%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i5-10300H, Samsung PM991 MZALQ512HALU
723 μs * +37%

* ... smaller is better

Storage

The system drive is an NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 format) from Samsung that offers 1 TB of storage space. The SSD delivers very good transfer rates. The laptop still offers space for a second NVMe SSD.

An NVMe SSD serves as system drive.
An NVMe SSD serves as system drive.
A second NVMe SSD can be installed.
A second NVMe SSD can be installed.
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
Samsung PM991 MZ9LQ512HALU
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
Samsung PM991 MZALQ512HALU
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB256HAHQ
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
-20%
-21%
-18%
-14%
-4%
-14%
Write 4K
156.3
142.1
-9%
145.4
-7%
219.8
41%
102
-35%
131.3
-16%
135
-14%
Read 4K
47.65
46.43
-3%
51.6
8%
50.2
5%
41.39
-13%
45.84
-4%
41.1
-14%
Write Seq
2374
1108
-53%
1007
-58%
979
-59%
1649
-31%
2370
0%
1427
-40%
Read Seq
2045
1622
-21%
1145
-44%
1990
-3%
1367
-33%
1509
-26%
1494
-27%
Write 4K Q32T1
431.3
467
8%
468.4
9%
516
20%
379
-12%
481.5
12%
494.9
15%
Read 4K Q32T1
509
525
3%
528
4%
298.3
-41%
401.2
-21%
560
10%
578
14%
Write Seq Q32T1
2385
1203
-50%
1381
-42%
982
-59%
3276
37%
2392
0%
1417
-41%
Read Seq Q32T1
3505
2288
-35%
2291
-35%
1907
-46%
3417
-3%
3232
-8%
3251
-7%
Write 4K Q8T8
981
Read 4K Q8T8
300.9
AS SSD
-61%
-48%
-45%
-7%
-17%
-48%
Seq Read
2612
1386
-47%
2012
-23%
1682
-36%
2261
-13%
1065
-59%
1829
-30%
Seq Write
2368
1234
-48%
1261
-47%
904
-62%
2393
1%
2360
0%
1315
-44%
4K Read
51.1
41.32
-19%
43.66
-15%
60.2
18%
54.6
7%
48.09
-6%
51.3
0%
4K Write
135.9
128
-6%
109.3
-20%
164.8
21%
118.4
-13%
110.7
-19%
106
-22%
4K-64 Read
1635
854
-48%
851
-48%
472.5
-71%
1376
-16%
1635
0%
917
-44%
4K-64 Write
1831
721
-61%
780
-57%
845
-54%
2299
26%
1829
0%
1212
-34%
Access Time Read *
0.042
0.098
-133%
0.117
-179%
0.087
-107%
0.07
-67%
0.071
-69%
0.063
-50%
Access Time Write *
0.028
0.095
-239%
0.036
-29%
0.02
29%
0.031
-11%
0.034
-21%
0.104
-271%
Score Read
1947
1034
-47%
1096
-44%
701
-64%
1657
-15%
1790
-8%
1152
-41%
Score Write
2204
973
-56%
1016
-54%
1101
-50%
2657
21%
2176
-1%
1450
-34%
Score Total
5138
2536
-51%
2643
-49%
2143
-58%
5175
1%
4950
-4%
3177
-38%
Copy ISO MB/s
2334
1284
-45%
1481
-37%
675
-71%
1539
-34%
Copy Program MB/s
569
401.9
-29%
467.5
-18%
248.4
-56%
513
-10%
Copy Game MB/s
1401
1013
-28%
734
-48%
535
-62%
1150
-18%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-41% / -46%
-35% / -38%
-32% / -35%
-11% / -10%
-11% / -12%
-31% / -36%

* ... smaller is better

Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 3505 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 2385 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 509 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 431.3 MB/s
CDM 5 Read Seq: 2045 MB/s
CDM 5 Write Seq: 2374 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 47.65 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 156.3 MB/s

Continuous load read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

No graph data

Graphics card

The GeForce RTX 2060 graphics core (Turing) supports DirectX 12 and runs at a base speed of 960 MHz. An increase up to 1,200 MHz is possible when boosted. Higher speeds are feasible if the GPU doesn't reach a specified temperature and/or energy threshold. In this way, we register a maximum of 1,919 MHz. Our The Witcher 3 test is run at an average speed of 1,537 MHz. In addition, the GPU can make use of fast GDDR6 graphics memory (6,144 MB).

The results in the 3DMark benchmarks are at a normal level for the GPU installed here. The UHD Graphics 630 GPU that's integrated into the processor is active, and the laptop works with Nvidia's Optimus graphics-switching solution. Optimus can be disabled within the Dragon Center software if necessary.

3DMark 11 (plugged in)
3DMark 11 (plugged in)
3DMark 11 (battery power)
3DMark 11 (battery power)
3DMark 11 Performance
18163 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
36138 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
14290 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
6038 points
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3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Average of class Gaming
  (1029 - 72070, n=246, last 2 years)
39499 Points +87%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
28900 Points +37%
MSI GS66 10SGS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
26855 Points +27%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Radeon RX 5600M
25706 Points +22%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
25135 Points +19%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
23326 Points +11%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
21542 Points +2%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
21480 Points +2%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
21102 Points
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
19924 Points -6%
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
19329 Points -8%
3DMark
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (15902 - 193851, n=157, last 2 years)
134064 Points +30%
MSI GS66 10SGS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
125498 Points +22%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
121189 Points +17%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
112791 Points +9%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
103218 Points
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
98452 Points -5%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
98425 Points -5%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
98035 Points -5%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Radeon RX 5600M
72335 Points -30%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
59017 Points -43%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
55325 Points -46%
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (781 - 53059, n=250, last 2 years)
28955 Points +84%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
21121 Points +34%
MSI GS66 10SGS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
20117 Points +28%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
18992 Points +21%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Radeon RX 5600M
18807 Points +20%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
18166 Points +16%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
15967 Points +2%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
15704 Points
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
15609 Points -1%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
14922 Points -5%
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
14753 Points -6%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (224 - 22547, n=248, last 2 years)
11781 Points +97%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
7829 Points +31%
MSI GS66 10SGS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
7618 Points +27%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
7084 Points +18%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
6722 Points +12%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Radeon RX 5600M
6312 Points +6%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
6164 Points +3%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
6043 Points +1%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
5979 Points
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
5607 Points -6%
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
5335 Points -11%

Gaming performance

The fact that the GS66 can bring all modern computer games smoothly onto the screen shouldn't come as a surprise given its powerful hardware. Full HD resolution and high to maximum quality settings can always be selected. The GPU can also handle resolutions beyond Full HD (an appropriate monitor would have to be plugged in for this). However, the quality level needs to be reduced in that case.

The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)
Average of class Gaming
  (8.61 - 216, n=245, last 2 years)
114 fps +80%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
79.1 (64min) fps +25%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
74.3 fps +17%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i9-10980HK
70.5 (55min) fps +11%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i5-10300H
68.3 fps +8%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H
66.1 (62min - 70max) fps +4%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
63.4 (48min) fps
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H
61.9 (58min - 69max) fps -2%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H
60.5 (51min - 68max) fps -5%
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H
54.2 (42min) fps -15%
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H
51.6 fps -19%
BioShock Infinite - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset, DX11 (DDOF)
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i5-10300H
144.4 fps +6%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
135.8 fps
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H
132.5 fps -2%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H
119 fps -12%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider - 1920x1080 Highest Preset AA:T
Average of class Gaming
  (27 - 271, n=33, last 2 years)
157 fps +104%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
100 (77min) fps +30%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
96 (81min - 156max) fps +25%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i9-10980HK
91 (72min) fps +18%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H
85 fps +10%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i5-10300H
81 fps +5%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
77 fps
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H
68 fps -12%
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H
67 fps -13%
Metro Exodus - 1920x1080 Ultra Quality AF:16x
Average of class Gaming
  (59.4 - 146.5, n=16, last 2 years)
92.6 fps +119%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
60.4 (34min) fps +43%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
59 (30.4min - 106.3max) fps +40%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H
44.9 (24.5min - 66.6max) fps +6%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
42.2 fps
Far Cry 5 - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset AA:T
Average of class Gaming
  (14 - 218, n=135, last 2 years)
124.3 fps +45%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
86 fps
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i5-10300H
85 fps -1%
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019 - 1920x1080 Maximum Settings AA:T2X Filmic SM
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H
71.9 fps +2%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
70.7 fps
Red Dead Redemption 2 - 1920x1080 High Settings
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
65.7 (49min) fps +20%
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i5-10300H
55.1 fps 0%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
54.9 fps
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H
50.5 (37min) fps -8%

In order to verify whether the frame rates remain largely constant even over a prolonged period of time, we let the game The Witcher 3 run for about 60 minutes at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings. The character embodied by the player is not moved during this whole period. A drop in frame rates wasn't found.

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MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045 GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR: Ø62.7 (57-67)
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i5-10300H, Samsung PM991 MZALQ512HALU: Ø60.1 (55-65)
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172 GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB: Ø58.6 (54-62)
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB: Ø55.8 (51-61)
MSI GS66 10SGS GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ: Ø69.3 (64-75)
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i9-10980HK, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR: Ø71.1 (67-75)
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Lite-On CA5-8D512: Ø62.4 (55-69)
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H): Ø80.3 (75-84)
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB256HAHQ: Ø47 (38-50)
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test
low med. high ultra
BioShock Infinite (2013) 336 290 268.3 135.8
The Witcher 3 (2015) 280.6 196.7 117.7 63.4
Far Cry 5 (2018) 128 96 90 86
Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) 114 93 86 77
Metro Exodus (2019) 140.9 69.9 53.4 42.2
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019 (2019) 143.9 97.3 80.8 70.7
Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019) 118.5 81.9 54.9 35.1
Doom Eternal (2020) 209.2 136.9 124.6 121.9
Gears Tactics (2020) 243.5 144.4 95.9 62.8
F1 2020 (2020) 230 150 131 93
Death Stranding (2020) 146.6 102 93.1 91

Emissions - The three fans in the MSI Stealth turn up strongly

Noise emissions

The GS66's fans can already turn up considerably in idle usage. In this way, we measure sound pressure levels of up to 40 dB(A). Nevertheless, the fans are indeed also quiet from time to time, and then silence prevails. In other words: There is no clear fan behavior. Moreover, the sound pressure levels increase even more under load. We register values of 54 dB(A) (stress test) and 48 dB(A) (The Witcher 3 test), respectively. Gaming isn't any fun without a headset here.

Noise Level

Idle
29 / 30 / 40 dB(A)
Load
51 / 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: 25 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2034.733.435.732.137.52540.736.937.234.6433132.228.731.627.634.34032.134.330.334.339.15041.440.137.241.252.46336.929.836.626.8348026.22324.617.632.210029.522.925.21936.712525.42419.914.829.616028.625.124.4213220025.621.719.81729.725024.620.117.815.428.431528.921.921.71431.740032.934.717.812.835.950035.526.716133563031.922.414.711.734.580033.22522.811.535.710003629.721.81238.3125037.630.918.315.140.2160039.12915.712.542.3200040.728.716.612.543.3250041.127.915.712.444.2315041.928.715.512.744.4400040.527.317.313.343.5500039.626.115.413.342.7630038.425.314.51341.8800035.620.913.41339.21000033.316.513.412.936.41250031.51513.512.734.81600026.513.712.512.230.5SPL50.839.929.725.353.7N7.33.31.20.78.9median 33.3median 25.1median 16.6median 13median 36.4Delta5.43.92.81.45.3hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseMSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
i9-10980HK, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
R7 4800H, Radeon RX 5600M
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
i5-10300H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
R7 4800H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
Average of class Gaming
 
Noise
-6%
4%
11%
4%
4%
-0%
11%
off / environment *
25
30
-20%
28.5
-14%
28
-12%
30.7
-23%
30.2
-21%
30
-20%
24.1 ?(19.5 - 29.9, n=194, last 2 years)
4%
Idle Minimum *
29
32
-10%
30.3
-4%
28
3%
30.7
-6%
30.2
-4%
30
-3%
25.6 ?(21.9 - 41.6, n=195, last 2 years)
12%
Idle Average *
30
34
-13%
30.5
-2%
28
7%
30.7
-2%
30.2
-1%
31
-3%
27.4 ?(21.9 - 42.1, n=195, last 2 years)
9%
Idle Maximum *
40
39
2%
30.5
24%
28
30%
30.7
23%
30.2
24%
33
17%
30.7 ?(21.9 - 47, n=195, last 2 years)
23%
Load Average *
51
53
-4%
41
20%
28
45%
36.6
28%
40
22%
48
6%
43.2 ?(25.2 - 62.9, n=195, last 2 years)
15%
Witcher 3 ultra *
48
48
-0%
48
-0%
50.6
-5%
47
2%
49
-2%
51
-6%
Load Maximum *
54
53
2%
51.9
4%
50.6
6%
50.9
6%
49
9%
51
6%
53.2 ?(42.1 - 68.2, n=195, last 2 years)
1%

* ... smaller is better

Temperature

Our stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least an hour) is run by the processor and graphics core at 2.5 to 2.7 GHz and 1,390 to 1,400 MHz, respectively. On battery power, the clock rates are 1.9 to 2 GHz (CPU) and 1,300 to 1,350 MHz (GPU), respectively. The stress test represents an extreme scenario that doesn't occur in everyday life. We use this test to check if the system remains stable even under full load.

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

The MSI laptop warms up noticeably under load but not excessively. During the stress test, we register temperatures above 50 °C (~122 °F) at some measuring points. The heat development is a bit stronger when performing our The Witcher 3 test. As a result, the computer shouldn't be placed on the lap. In everyday use, the temperatures are in the green range.

Max. Load
 48 °C
118 F
50 °C
122 F
53 °C
127 F
 
 45 °C
113 F
46 °C
115 F
40 °C
104 F
 
 33 °C
91 F
33 °C
91 F
30 °C
86 F
 
Maximum: 53 °C = 127 F
Average: 42 °C = 108 F
48 °C
118 F
53 °C
127 F
45 °C
113 F
46 °C
115 F
49 °C
120 F
41 °C
106 F
37 °C
99 F
37 °C
99 F
36 °C
97 F
Maximum: 53 °C = 127 F
Average: 43.6 °C = 110 F
Power Supply (max.)  47 °C = 117 F | Room Temperature 23 °C = 73 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-900
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 42 °C / 108 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 53 °C / 127 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 53 °C / 127 F, compared to the average of 43.2 °C / 110 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.4 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(-) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 42.6 °C / 109 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are reaching skin temperature as a maximum (35 °C / 95 F) and are therefore not hot.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (-6.1 °C / -11 F).
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
i9-10980HK, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
R7 4800H, Radeon RX 5600M
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
i5-10300H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
R7 4800H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
Average of class Gaming
 
Heat
-0%
-17%
-3%
8%
9%
2%
-1%
Maximum Upper Side *
53
53
-0%
52
2%
53
-0%
46.3
13%
42.9
19%
48
9%
46.3 ?(28.2 - 61, n=194, last 2 years)
13%
Maximum Bottom *
53
55
-4%
52.2
2%
57.6
-9%
44.4
16%
49.9
6%
59
-11%
49.7 ?(30 - 66.3, n=194, last 2 years)
6%
Idle Upper Side *
29
28
3%
38
-31%
27.4
6%
28.1
3%
27.8
4%
27
7%
31.5 ?(21.2 - 43, n=194, last 2 years)
-9%
Idle Bottom *
29
29
-0%
40.4
-39%
31
-7%
29.4
-1%
27
7%
28
3%
32.7 ?(22.6 - 45, n=194, last 2 years)
-13%

* ... smaller is better

Speakers

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2032.138.32534.644.93127.634.84034.332.15041.237.36326.834.68017.625.61001926.612514.830.71602134.32001734.425015.443.43151452.140012.864.25001371.763011.777.480011.57810001277.4125015.175.2160012.576200012.573.7250012.470.7315012.767.7400013.370.6500013.371.263001367.280001364.91000012.957.61250012.752.91600012.246.9SPL25.385.3N0.760.6median 13median 67.2Delta1.412.7hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseMSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045 audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 30.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 7.7% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (7.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (24% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 84% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 11% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 18%, worst was 132%
Compared to all devices tested
» 68% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 25% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Energy management - The MSI laptop delivers solid battery life

Energy consumption

We register a maximum power consumption of 31 watts in idle usage - quite a lot for a laptop with Optimus enabled. The competition partly consumes considerably less energy. Furthermore, the stress test lets the demand increase up to 186 watts. We measure an average power consumption of 146 watts during our The Witcher 3 test. The power adapter's rated output is 180 watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.5 / 1.6 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 7 / 18 / 31 Watt
Load midlight 107 / 186 Watt
 color bar
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 GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
i9-10980HK, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
R7 4800H, Radeon RX 5600M
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
i5-10300H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
R7 4800H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
Average of class Gaming
 
Power Consumption
-16%
-41%
22%
33%
22%
15%
-25%
Idle Minimum *
7
13
-86%
18.7
-167%
6.5
7%
3.2
54%
5.4
23%
9
-29%
13.7 ?(2 - 64, n=191, last 2 years)
-96%
Idle Average *
18
16
11%
30.7
-71%
10.6
41%
8.3
54%
10
44%
12
33%
18.9 ?(6.5 - 67, n=191, last 2 years)
-5%
Idle Maximum *
31
27
13%
33.9
-9%
11
65%
8.7
72%
10.5
66%
18
42%
26.5 ?(9 - 101.1, n=191, last 2 years)
15%
Load Average *
107
109
-2%
93.4
13%
84.1
21%
82
23%
135
-26%
86
20%
111.7 ?(32.1 - 202, n=191, last 2 years)
-4%
Witcher 3 ultra *
146
155
-6%
158.9
-9%
152.9
-5%
151
-3%
144
1%
126
14%
Load Maximum *
186
236
-27%
195.3
-5%
180.4
3%
195
-5%
147
21%
173
7%
249 ?(64.5 - 418, n=190, last 2 years)
-34%

* ... smaller is better

Battery life

The gaming laptop achieves a runtime of 6:21 h in our practical WLAN test (accessing websites using a script). In addition, the 15.6-incher completes our video test after 6:35 h. We let the short film Big Buck Bunny (H.264 encoding, 1920x1080 pixels) run in a continuous loop here. Test conditions: The energy-saving functions and the wireless modules (only during the video test) are deactivated, and the display brightness is regulated to about 150 cd/m².

The battery offers a capacity of 99.9 Wh.
The battery offers a capacity of 99.9 Wh.
Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
8h 57min
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 84)
6h 21min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
6h 35min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 9min
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 99.9 Wh
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
R7 4800H, Radeon RX 5600M, 51 Wh
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H
i5-10300H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 60 Wh
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
R7 4800H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 48 Wh
SCHENKER XMG Core 15 GK5CP6V
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 46 Wh
MSI GS66 10SGS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 99.99 Wh
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
i9-10980HK, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 99.99 Wh
Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 65 Wh
Average of class Gaming
 
Battery Runtime
16%
34%
14%
-37%
19%
13%
-13%
6%
Reader / Idle
537
671
25%
848
58%
587
9%
364
-32%
614
14%
505
-6%
548 ?(57 - 1290, n=90, last 2 years)
2%
H.264
395
554
40%
322
-18%
392 ?(56 - 747, n=99, last 2 years)
-1%
WiFi v1.3
381
372
-2%
433
14%
370
-3%
216
-43%
413
8%
364
-4%
330
-13%
366 ?(57 - 745, n=191, last 2 years)
-4%
Load
69
87
26%
84
22%
116
68%
44
-36%
94
36%
102
48%
86 ?(36 - 173, n=155, last 2 years)
25%

Pros

+ 240 Hz panel
+ fancy metal case
+ NVMe SSD
+ room for a second NVMe SSD
+ USB 3.2 Gen 2
+ Thunderbolt 3
+ powerful battery
+ RGB lighting

Cons

- dim display
- loud fans
- high energy demand in idle usage
- no memory card reader
- keyboard layout that takes getting used to
- moderate sound

Verdict

The MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE. Provided by MSI Germany.
The MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE. Provided by MSI Germany.

The MSI GS66 features a classy, compact metal case that has proven to be very susceptible to fingerprints. Inside the chassis is a Core i7-10750H processor and a GeForce RTX 2060 graphics core, which together bring all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte Full HD display. High to maximum quality settings can always be selected.

The hardware has access to 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode). An upgrade to up to 64 GB would be possible. A fast 1 TB NVMe SSD provides the necessary storage space. Should the storage space run out, the laptop could be expanded with a second NVMe SSD. Maintenance/upgrade measures require the removal of the case's bottom cover.

The laptop's highlight is the 240 Hz IPS display.

The display scores points with quick response times, stable viewing angles, good contrast, and great color reproduction. On the other hand, the maximum brightness is low. A laptop in this price range should offer more in this regard.

In principle, the battery runtimes are more than adequate for a gaming laptop. But if you view them in relation to the battery capacity (99.9 Wh), things look different. Competitors get similar or partly better runtimes from batteries that only have half the capacity of the GS66's battery. The high energy consumption in idle usage and under low load is noticeable here.

The chiclet keyboard (RGB lighting) has proven to be suitable for everyday use. Moreover, the well-rounded port configuration includes, among other things, a Thunderbolt 3 port that allows the connection of extensive docking solutions or an external GPU. The battery can't be charged via the Thunderbolt 3 or the USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports. We plugged in a 45-watt power adapter but couldn't trigger a charging process with it.

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045 - 08/05/2020 v7
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
78 / 98 → 80%
Keyboard
77%
Pointing Device
86%
Connectivity
62 / 80 → 78%
Weight
62 / 10-66 → 93%
Battery
69 / 95 → 73%
Display
85%
Games Performance
93%
Application Performance
90%
Temperature
81 / 95 → 85%
Noise
62 / 90 → 68%
Audio
75%
Camera
42 / 85 → 49%
Average
74%
83%
Gaming - Weighted Average

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > Reviews > MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE in review: Classy gaming laptop with a 240 Hz display
Sascha Mölck, 2020-08- 8 (Update: 2020-08- 8)