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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
    • GL63 8RD-618IT:Laptop
    • WS65 8SK-600IT:Mobile workstation
  • Processor family
    • GL63 8RD-618IT:Intel® Core™ i5
    • WS65 8SK-600IT:Intel® Core™ i9
  • Processor generation
    • GL63 8RD-618IT:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • WS65 8SK-600IT:8th gen Intel® Core™ i9
  • Processor model
    • GL63 8RD-618IT:i5-8300H
    • WS65 8SK-600IT:i9-8950HK
  • Processor cores
    • GL63 8RD-618IT:4
    • WS65 8SK-600IT:6
  • Processor threads
    • GL63 8RD-618IT:8
    • WS65 8SK-600IT:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GL63 8RD-618IT:4 GHz
    • WS65 8SK-600IT:4.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GL63 8RD-618IT:2.3 GHz
    • WS65 8SK-600IT:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of GL63 8RD-618IT, WS65 8SK-600IT
148 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
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
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB12 MB
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i9-8000 Mobile series
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceU0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 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 capacityDiffers128 GB512 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® Quadro® P3200
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers3 W2 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Antenna typeDiffers1x12x2
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
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
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features3 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Processor ARK IDDiffers134876134903
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRCKN
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh82 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm357.7 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm247.7 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm17.9 mm

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