Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GF63 8RC-075AU vs MSI PS42 8RB-059

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 80identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GF63 8RC-075AU:Black
    • PS42 8RB-059:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • GF63 8RC-075AU:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • PS42 8RB-059:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • GF63 8RC-075AU:Intel® Core™ i5
    • PS42 8RB-059:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GF63 8RC-075AU:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • PS42 8RB-059:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GF63 8RC-075AU:i5-8300H
    • PS42 8RB-059:i7-8550U
  • Processor frequency
    • GF63 8RC-075AU:2.3 GHz
    • PS42 8RB-059:1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GF63 8RC-075AU:8 GT/s
    • PS42 8RB-059:4 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • GF63 8RC-075AU:BGA 1440
    • PS42 8RB-059:BGA 1356

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Comparison of GF63 8RC-075AU, PS42 8RB-059
145 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8300Hi7-8550U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMIOPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x5917
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlit colourDiffersRedWhite
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features2 differ
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers134876122589
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers51 Wh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.86 kg1.19 kg
WidthDiffers359 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm222 mm
HeightDiffers21.7 mm15.9 mm

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