MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST). 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.

MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

decent keyboard feedback

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.39 kg
Colour Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Pro
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 092UK
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