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MSI GE73 8RF-211DE Raider RGB vs MSI GF72VR 7RF-690DE

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 105identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GE73 8RF-211DE Raider RGB:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE73 8RF-211DE Raider RGB:i7-8750H
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • GE73 8RF-211DE Raider RGB:6
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:4
  • Processor threads
    • GE73 8RF-211DE Raider RGB:12
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE73 8RF-211DE Raider RGB:4.1 GHz
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE73 8RF-211DE Raider RGB:2.2 GHz
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GE73 8RF-211DE Raider RGB:9 MB
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:6 MB
  • Processor codename
    • GE73 8RF-211DE Raider RGB:Coffee Lake
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:Kaby Lake

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Comparison of GE73 8RF-211DE Raider RGB, GF72VR 7RF-690DE
155 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8750Hi7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB6 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1440Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneU0Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one1.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 630
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x591B
Audio2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerDiffers3 W8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.04.2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Processor special features1 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers13490697185
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3YYUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers51 Wh41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 W150 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.89 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers419.2 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers287.1 mm287 mm
HeightKnown for one30.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175

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