MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) 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 GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

thin, lightweight design

vibrant 144Hz display

effective thermal management

decent battery life

premium price tag

limited storage capacity

average speaker quality

noisy under load

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 GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.39 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) 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 Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 9 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield -
BATTERY MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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 GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology 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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