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ASUS Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs MSI PS63 8RC-019UK Modern

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 82identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PS63 8RC-019UK Modern has 1.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop (4.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The MSI PS63 8RC-019UK Modern has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop (1.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The MSI PS63 8RC-019UK Modern has 2 MB more processor cache than the ASUS Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop (8 MB vs 6 MB). Product colour: Gold on the ASUS Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop, Grey on the MSI PS63 8RC-019UK Modern. Display diagonal: 35.6 cm (14") on the ASUS Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop, 39.6 cm (15.6") on the MSI PS63 8RC-019UK Modern.

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Gold
    • PS63 8RC-019UK Modern:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • PS63 8RC-019UK Modern:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • PS63 8RC-019UK Modern:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • PS63 8RC-019UK Modern:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • PS63 8RC-019UK Modern:i7-8565U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • PS63 8RC-019UK Modern:4.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • PS63 8RC-019UK Modern:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Vivobook S14 S430UF-EB845T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:6 MB
    • PS63 8RC-019UK Modern:8 MB

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155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGoldGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-8565U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz4.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1528
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RWhiskey Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down10 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x4, 2x2
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX130NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Max-Q
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3EA0
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers124967149091
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm46x24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LAUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers42 Wh82 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg1.6 kg
WidthDiffers323.4 mm356.8 mm
DepthDiffers225.5 mm233.7 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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