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MSI GS63 8RD-016FR Stealth vs MSI WS63 8SL-014PT

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 114identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • GS63 8RD-016FR Stealth:Laptop
    • WS63 8SL-014PT:Mobile workstation
  • Market positioning
    • GS63 8RD-016FR Stealth:Gaming
    • WS63 8SL-014PT:High performance
  • Display resolution
    • GS63 8RD-016FR Stealth:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • WS63 8SL-014PT:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • GS63 8RD-016FR Stealth:Full HD
    • WS63 8SL-014PT:4K Ultra HD
  • Processor model
    • GS63 8RD-016FR Stealth:i7-8750H
    • WS63 8SL-014PT:i7-8850H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS63 8RD-016FR Stealth:4.1 GHz
    • WS63 8SL-014PT:4.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS63 8RD-016FR Stealth:2.2 GHz
    • WS63 8SL-014PT:2.6 GHz
  • Configurable TDP-down frequency
    • GS63 8RD-016FR Stealth:1.7 GHz
    • WS63 8SL-014PT:2.1 GHz

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Comparison of GS63 8RD-016FR Stealth, WS63 8SL-014PT
144 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningDiffersGamingHigh performance
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HD4K Ultra HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8750Hi7-8850H
Processor cores66
Processor threads1212
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache9 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1440BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameCoffee LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingKnown for oneU0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.1 GHz
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
SSD capacity512 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® Quadro® P4200
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD 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)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.54.5
On-board graphics card ID0x3E9B0x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
CUDAYesYes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers4 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeHDHD
Front camera signal format720p720p
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Networkidentical
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 version5.05.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)YesYes
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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers134906134899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3YYUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacityDiffers65 Wh51 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight1.89 kg1.89 kg
Width380 mm380 mm
Depth249 mm249 mm
Height17.7 mm17.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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