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MSI GF72VR 7RF-690DE vs MSI P65 8RE-010DE Creator

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 92identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:Black
    • P65 8RE-010DE Creator:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • P65 8RE-010DE Creator:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • P65 8RE-010DE Creator:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:i7-7700HQ
    • P65 8RE-010DE Creator:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:4
    • P65 8RE-010DE Creator:6
  • Processor threads
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:8
    • P65 8RE-010DE Creator:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:3.8 GHz
    • P65 8RE-010DE Creator:4.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GF72VR 7RF-690DE:2.8 GHz
    • P65 8RE-010DE Creator:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of GF72VR 7RF-690DE, P65 8RE-010DE Creator
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceU0
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 GHz
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
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCNot supported
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 Max-Q
Discrete graphics card memory6 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD 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 versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
CUDAYesYes
Audio2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerDiffers8 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Networkidentical
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 versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM175Intel® HM370
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features1 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers97185134906
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
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3YY
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh82 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
AC adapter power150 W150 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers419 mm357.7 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm247.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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