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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GL63 8RD-618IT vs MSI WS65 8SK-600IT

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 95identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI WS65 8SK-600IT has 2 more processor cores than the MSI GL63 8RD-618IT (6 vs 4). The MSI WS65 8SK-600IT has 4 more processor threads than the MSI GL63 8RD-618IT (12 vs 8). The MSI WS65 8SK-600IT has 0.8 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI GL63 8RD-618IT (4.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). Only the MSI GL63 8RD-618IT has card reader integrated. Only the MSI GL63 8RD-618IT has numeric keypad.

  • Product type
    • Laptop
    • Mobile workstation
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i9
  • Processor generation
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i9
  • Processor model
    • i5-8300H
    • i9-8950HK
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 6
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 GHz
    • 4.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.3 GHz
    • 2.9 GHz

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148 specifications
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GL63 8RD-618ITView product
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WS65 8SK-600ITView product
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")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
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i9
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i9
Processor modelDiffersi5-8300Hi9-8950HK
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1440BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameCoffee LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDMIDMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i9-8000 Mobile series
SteppingKnown for oneU0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® Quadro® P3200
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD 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)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.54.5
On-board graphics card ID0x3E9B0x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
CUDAYesYes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers3 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeHDHD
Front camera signal format720p720p
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeDiffers1x12x2
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM370Intel® HM370
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneWhite
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers134876134903
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSRCKN
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh82 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm357.7 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm247.7 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm17.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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