Vector GP78HX 13VH-234CA w/ Core™ i9-13950HX, RTX 4080 12GB VRAM, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe M.2, 17.0 WQXGA 240Hz, Win 11 Home
Product Info

MSI VECTOR GP78 Series Gaming Laptop w/ Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX 4.0GHz 24 Core Processor , GeForce® RTX 4080 GPU

The Vector GP78 HX 13V is the Optimized Choice for STEM Users!
"TESSERACT" is the brand-new idea for Vector GP series, all the information and data will be transmitted freely and rapidly in this magical cube. It symbolizes that the Vector GP78 HX 13V will lead powerful users to follow their own will, distort space arbitrarily, and travel between various dimensions.
- Windows® 11 Home
- Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX 4.0GHz 24 Core Processor w/ 8 Performance and 16 Efficiency Cores, 32 Threads, 5.5GHz Turbo, 36MB Smart Cache
- 17.0" WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600) 240Hz IPS-Level Panel
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4080 Laptop GPU w/ 12GB GDDR6 VRAM, DLSS, Ray Tracing, Max-Q Tech
- 32GB DDR5 RAM + 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD
- Killer WiFi 6E AX211 delivers fast, low latency wireless
- 99 Key Gaming Keyboard by Steelseries w/ Per-Key RGB Backlighting, AntiGhosting
- Cooler Boost 5: New Shared Pipe Design w/ 2 Fans + 6 Heat Pipes
- 4 Cell 90WHr Battery + 330W External AC Power Adaptor
- MSI Center has exclusive Gaming Mode and SmartAuto
Features


Real DESKTOP PERFORMANCE: INTEL® CORE™ i9-13980HX PROCESSOR
The 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX 24 Core Processor is here!
It comes with 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores, so this Vector GP78 HX 13V provides an unprecedented boost for better multitasking while running AAA Games and other demanding Applications like Content Creation, Video Editing, Live Streaming, etc.
- Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX 4.0GHz 24 Core Processor w/ 8 Performance and 16 Efficiency Cores, 32 Threads, 5.5GHz Turbo, 36MB Smart Cache

GEFORCE RTX™ 4080 LAPTOP GPUs ARE BEYOND FAST!
The NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 Laptop GPUs with 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM are built with the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Architecture. It brings a quantum leap in performance with AI-powered DLSS 3 and Full Ray Tracing. Plus, the Max-Q Suite of technologies optimizes system performance, reduces power consumption while extending battery life, and lowers acoustics for peak all round efficiency.

AI-POWERED PERFORMANCE AND LIFELIKE GRAPHICS
Get a quantum leap in performance in games and creative apps with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing.

RAY TRACING HYPERREALISTIC. HYPERFAST.
The Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world. With the power of RTX 40 Series and third-gen RT Cores, you can experience incredibly detailed virtual worlds like never before.

OPTIMIZED POWER AND PERFORMANCE
NVIDIA Max-Q is an advanced suite of AI-powered technologies that optimize your system for peak efficiency. This enables blazing-fast laptops that are thin, quiet, and have amazing battery life.

DISCRETE GRAPHICS MODE (MUX DESIGN) REROUTES THE POWER
Select between "Discrete Graphics Mode" or "MSHybrid Graphics Mode" (NVIDIA Optimus), the switchable graphics technology offers powerful gaming performance and efficiency with a single click.

NVIDIA REFLEX: VICTORY MEASURED IN MILLISECONDS
NVIDIA Reflex delivers the lowest latency and best responsiveness for the ultimate competitive advantage. Built to optimize and measure system latency, Reflex provides faster target acquisition, quicker reaction times, and the best aim precision for competitive games.

RESIZABLE BAR IMPROVES GPU FRAME RATES
Resizable BAR is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once, improving performance in many games.

MSI OVERBOOST TECHNOLOGY UNLEASHES THE POWER
Experience the full 250 Watts of power of this Vector GP78 13VH-234CA. With MSI laptops, the CPU and GPU push the limits without sacrificing frequency, longevity or stability.
* MSI OverBoost Technology: MSI OverBoost Ultra technology: Combined full load of CPU-GPU, maximize 175W graphics power by GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU, with 75W by the Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX processor; while under Extreme Performance Mode via MSI Center when using AC Power.
Cooler Boost 5:
REFORGED COOLING SOLUTION WITH SHARED-PIPE DESIGN
Introducing the new Shared-Pipe design, the heat pipe which attached on both CPU and GPU. Shared-Pipe can improve the thermal capability, especially releasing the CPU performance! With MSI Cooler Boost 5, gamers can explore the increasingly complex game world freely.
PER-KEY RGB GAMING KEYBOARD BY STEELSERIES
Customize each key to your liking and receive real-time in-game status through keyboard lighting, or even watch the lights dance to your favorite tune!

UNMATCHED VISUALS
MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate Displays Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before with the IPS-Like Panel that runs at 240Hz.
HIGH SPEED COMBO
Vector Series comes with the ultimate combination of modern high throughput data transfer interfaces with the widest bandwidths to obtain unrivaled speed and performance.
THE WAY MUSIC SHOULD BE
Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio and Nahimic 3D Ambient Positional Audio
FULL SUPPORT FOR ALL POSSIBILITIES
The Vector GP78 HX comes with the most complete I/O ports to support all kinds of data transmission or display output. Giving gamers the maximized flexibility in using the laptop.
- WiFi 6E: EXTRAORDINARY WIRELESS EXPERIENCES
The latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers stunning speed while keeps the network smooth and stable even when sharing the network with numerous users - Killer™ LAN Networking: LOW LATENCY WIRED GAMING
Featuring a high-bandwidth and low-latency onboard LAN port for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users, Killer™ Ethernet provides incredible data transfer speeds; faster and more efficiently than ever before - GET ALL THE BUFFS
The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want - PLAY MOBILE GAMES AS CONSOLE WITH CONTROLLER
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and this Laptop
Additional Information:
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Specifications
Make and Model | MSI VECTOR GP78 Series Gaming Laptop |
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Part Number | Vector GP78 13VH-234CA |
Color | Black |
Operating System | Windows® 11 Home |
Chipset | HM770 |
Processor | Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX 4.0GHz 24 Core Processor w/ 8 Performance and 16 Efficiency Cores, 32 Threads, 5.5GHz Turbo, 36MB Smart Cache, Intel 7 |
Memory | 32GB DDR5-5600 RAM (2x 16GB), Dual RAM Slots |
Storage Slots | 1x 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD 1x Available NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slot |
Display | 17.0" WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600) 240Hz IPS-Level Panel w/ 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut |
Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4080 w/ 12GB GDDR6 VRAM |
Audio | Nahimic 3 Audio |
Speakers | 2x 2W Stereo Speakers |
Web Camera | 1 MP 720p HD Webcam |
Wired LAN | 1x RJ45 Killer Gigabit LAN Port |
Wireless LAN | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E Killer™ AX211 Chipset: IEEE 802.11ax |
Bluetooth | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX211 Chipset: Bluetooth v5.3 |
Keyboard | 99 Key Gaming Keyboard by Steelseries w/ Anti-Ghosting, Per Key RGB LED Backlighting |
Touchpad | Multi-Touch Touchpad |
I/O Interface | 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (40Gbps) port 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port w/ DP Alt Mode (DisplayPort), PD Fast Charging 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port w/ DP Alt Mode (DisplayPort) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2(10 Gbps) Type-A port 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A port 1x RJ45 1Gb Killer™ LAN port 1x HDMI v2.1 port w/ 8K/60p / 4K/120p1x 3.5mm Audio Mic / Headphone Combo jack 1x SD Card Slot1x DC Power In jack |
Power Adapter | Universal External AC Adapter, 330W |
Battery | 4-Cell Lithium Polymer Battery, 90Whr |
Dimensions | 397 x 283 x 25.9mm |
Weight | 2.8kg |