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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS43VR 7RE-099ID Phantom Pro vs MSI PS42 8RB-204RU

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 85identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Silver
  • Processor generation
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-7700HQ
    • i7-8550U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.8 GHz
    • 4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.8 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 8 GT/s
    • 4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 6 MB
    • 8 MB
  • Processor codename
    • Kaby Lake
    • Kaby Lake R

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-8550U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356
SteppingKnown for oneY0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers6 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x5917
CUDAKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneYes
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers4 W2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720p
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for one1x1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portKnown for oneNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneWhite
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers97185122589
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W65 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg1.19 kg
WidthDiffers345 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm222 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.18 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.28 cm
HeightKnown for one15.9 mm

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