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MSI GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth vs MSI PS42 8RB-073

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 78identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:Black
    • PS42 8RB-073:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • PS42 8RB-073:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • PS42 8RB-073:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:i7-7700HQ
    • PS42 8RB-073:i7-8550U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:3.8 GHz
    • PS42 8RB-073:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:2.8 GHz
    • PS42 8RB-073:1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:8 GT/s
    • PS42 8RB-073:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:6 MB
    • PS42 8RB-073:8 MB

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Comparison of GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth, PS42 8RB-073
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
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 CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 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 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers4 W2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers97185122589
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers65 Wh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W65 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg1.19 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm222 mm
HeightDiffers17.7 mm15.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
On/off buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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