Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GL63 8RD-618IT vs MSI PS42 8RB-234VN

125specifications compared
41differ
84identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GL63 8RD-618IT has 0.6 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI PS42 8RB-234VN (4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The MSI GL63 8RD-618IT has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI PS42 8RB-234VN (2.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The MSI GL63 8RD-618IT has 4 GT/s more system bus rate than the MSI PS42 8RB-234VN (8 GT/s vs 4 GT/s). Only the MSI GL63 8RD-618IT has Ethernet LAN. Only the MSI GL63 8RD-618IT has numeric keypad.

Product colour
- GL63 8RD-618IT:Black
- PS42 8RB-234VN:Silver
Display diagonal
- GL63 8RD-618IT:39.6 cm (15.6")
- PS42 8RB-234VN:35.6 cm (14")
Processor model
- GL63 8RD-618IT:i5-8300H
- PS42 8RB-234VN:i5-8250U
Processor boost frequency
- GL63 8RD-618IT:4 GHz
- PS42 8RB-234VN:3.4 GHz
Processor frequency
- GL63 8RD-618IT:2.3 GHz
- PS42 8RB-234VN:1.6 GHz
System bus rate
- GL63 8RD-618IT:8 GT/s
- PS42 8RB-234VN:4 GT/s
Processor cache
- GL63 8RD-618IT:8 MB
- PS42 8RB-234VN:6 MB
Processor socket
- GL63 8RD-618IT:BGA 1440
- PS42 8RB-234VN:BGA 1356

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Comparison of GL63 8RD-618IT, PS42 8RB-234VN
154 specifications	A MSI GL63 8RD-618IT View product	B MSI PS42 8RB-234VN View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i5-8300H	i5-8250U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1440	BGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffers	Coffee Lake	Kaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	35 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Y0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.5	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x3E9B	0x5917
CUDAKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers	3 W	2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM370	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers	134876	124967
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	42 x 24 mm
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR3LA
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	41 Wh	50 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	1.19 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	322 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	222 mm
HeightDiffers	29 mm	15.9 mm

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