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MSI GS63 7RE(Stealth Pro)-031CH vs MSI PL62 7RD-020

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 103identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GS63 7RE(Stealth Pro)-031CH:Black
    • PL62 7RD-020:Silver
  • Processor model
    • GS63 7RE(Stealth Pro)-031CH:i7-7700HQ
    • PL62 7RD-020:i7-7500U
  • Processor cores
    • GS63 7RE(Stealth Pro)-031CH:4
    • PL62 7RD-020:2
  • Processor threads
    • GS63 7RE(Stealth Pro)-031CH:8
    • PL62 7RD-020:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS63 7RE(Stealth Pro)-031CH:3.8 GHz
    • PL62 7RD-020:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS63 7RE(Stealth Pro)-031CH:2.8 GHz
    • PL62 7RD-020:2.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GS63 7RE(Stealth Pro)-031CH:8 GT/s
    • PL62 7RD-020:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • GS63 7RE(Stealth Pro)-031CH:6 MB
    • PL62 7RD-020:4 MB

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Comparison of GS63 7RE(Stealth Pro)-031CH, PL62 7RD-020
176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-7500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-7500 Desktop Series
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1.25 TB
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVMe, PCI Express 3.0
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD 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 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x5916
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerDiffers4 W2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
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 quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718595451
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2ZV
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers65 Wh41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W120 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
HeightKnown for one17.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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