Sure about that?
WAR/MRD in lv40 gear (side by side) synced to lv41 I lose:
HP: - 332
Str: -8
Dex:-8
Vit: -17
Thats a fair chunk.
At lv70, its bigger:
HP: -750
Str: -23
Dex: -15
Vit: -30
Thats a good chunk, added that you dont have access to your full kit, it makes a difference.