MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
17"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Touchscreen
Yes
CPU
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
32 GB
Core Qty
14-core
Storage
1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
90 Wh
MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Review

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powerful intel processor

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Total Rating

85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.49 kg
Colour Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 17"
Touchscreen Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3
Features Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2
STORAGE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Sound
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
BATTERY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh
INPUT MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 099UK

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