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MSI GL63 8RC-289XRO vs MSI GT72S-6QECHG16H11 Dominator Pro G

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 94identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GL63 8RC-289XRO:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72S-6QECHG16H11 Dominator Pro G:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • GL63 8RC-289XRO:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72S-6QECHG16H11 Dominator Pro G:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GL63 8RC-289XRO:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72S-6QECHG16H11 Dominator Pro G:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GL63 8RC-289XRO:i5-8300H
    • GT72S-6QECHG16H11 Dominator Pro G:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GL63 8RC-289XRO:4 GHz
    • GT72S-6QECHG16H11 Dominator Pro G:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GL63 8RC-289XRO:2.3 GHz
    • GT72S-6QECHG16H11 Dominator Pro G:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GL63 8RC-289XRO:8 MB
    • GT72S-6QECHG16H11 Dominator Pro G:6 MB
  • Processor codename
    • GL63 8RC-289XRO:Coffee Lake
    • GT72S-6QECHG16H11 Dominator Pro G:Skylake

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Comparison of GL63 8RC-289XRO, GT72S-6QECHG16H11 Dominator Pro G
169 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8300Hi7-6700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.04.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel CM236
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
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 TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers13487688967
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FQ
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one41 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W230 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm48 mm

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