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GIGABYTE 15X V8-CF1 vs MSI GS65 8RE-014CN Stealth Thin

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 120identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 15X V8-CF1:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • GS65 8RE-014CN Stealth Thin:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 15X V8-CF1:4K Ultra HD
    • GS65 8RE-014CN Stealth Thin:Full HD
  • Total storage capacity
    • 15X V8-CF1:512 GB
    • GS65 8RE-014CN Stealth Thin:256 GB
  • SSD capacity
    • 15X V8-CF1:512 GB
    • GS65 8RE-014CN Stealth Thin:256 GB
  • Card reader integrated
    • 15X V8-CF1:Yes
    • GS65 8RE-014CN Stealth Thin:No
  • Compatible memory cards
    • 15X V8-CF1:SD
    • GS65 8RE-014CN Stealth Thin:Not supported
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • 15X V8-CF1:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
    • GS65 8RE-014CN Stealth Thin:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • 15X V8-CF1:8 GB
    • GS65 8RE-014CN Stealth Thin:6 GB

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Comparison of 15X V8-CF1, GS65 8RE-014CN Stealth Thin
147 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenNoNo
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-8750Hi7-8750H
Processor cores66
Processor threads1212
Processor boost frequency4.1 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache9 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1440BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameCoffee LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingU0U0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDNot supported
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.54.5
On-board graphics card ID0x3E9B0x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
CUDAYesYes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers4 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeHDHD
Front camera signal format720p720p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.25.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM370Intel® HM370
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID134906134906
Processor codeSR3YYSR3YY
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers94.24 Wh82 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Poweridentical
AC adapter power180 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers356.4 mm357.7 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm247.7 mm
HeightDiffers18.9 mm17.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
On/off buttonYesYes

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