Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GL72M 7RDX-1472XFR vs MSI WE73 8SK-292

Add a product
  • 123specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 89identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • GL72M 7RDX-1472XFR:Laptop
    • WE73 8SK-292:Mobile workstation
  • Market positioning
    • GL72M 7RDX-1472XFR:Gaming
    • WE73 8SK-292:High performance
  • Processor family
    • GL72M 7RDX-1472XFR:Intel® Core™ i5
    • WE73 8SK-292:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GL72M 7RDX-1472XFR:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • WE73 8SK-292:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GL72M 7RDX-1472XFR:i5-7300HQ
    • WE73 8SK-292:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • GL72M 7RDX-1472XFR:4
    • WE73 8SK-292:6
  • Processor threads
    • GL72M 7RDX-1472XFR:4
    • WE73 8SK-292:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GL72M 7RDX-1472XFR:3.5 GHz
    • WE73 8SK-292:4.1 GHz

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of GL72M 7RDX-1472XFR, WE73 8SK-292
158 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningDiffersGamingHigh performance
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB9 MB
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-700 Desktop 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 configurations1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® Quadro® P3200
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)Differs1000 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 installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDAYesYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 GB
Audio2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerDiffers8 W6 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
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 versionDiffers4.25.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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 quantityDiffers01
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
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features2 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
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)DiffersNoYes
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 Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers97456134906
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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh51 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.79 kg
Width419 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm285 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 source28.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons