Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) vs. MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) and MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

comprehensive port selection

144hz refresh rate

decent thermal management

average battery life

plastic build quality

moderate display brightness

heavyweight design

MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) and MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) vs. MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.18 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Matte black -
DISPLAY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 15 colours backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Microphone input
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 097UK
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