Ben Madilynn
The MSI Katana is available with the following GPUs:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 (105W TGP /w Dynamic Boost)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (105W TGP /w Dynamic Boost)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (105W TGP /w Dynamic Boost)
The available GPUs range from entry-level (RTX 4050) to the upper mid-range (RTX 4070). They all support the same features, like DLSS, ray tracing, Frame Generation, and NVIDIA Reflex, so you aren’t losing out on features if you go with the lower-end configurations. All three run at a TGP (Total Graphics Power) of 105W with Dynamic Boost, which is near the upper end of their recommended 35-115W power spectrum.
For the most part, the RTX 4050 is mainly designed for 1080p gaming with low to medium settings. You might be able to play at 1440p in lighter games, like 2D platformers and older or highly optimized titles, albeit with some tweaks in the graphical settings. If you plan on getting a model with a QHD display, you’ll want to get at least an RTX 4060, preferably an RTX 4070. The RTX 4060 can handle games at 1440p; however, you’ll have to play with pretty low settings and/or rely on DLSS and Frame Generation to get playable frame rates. You’ll have to lower the settings on models with an RTX 4070, too, just not as much.
