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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GT83 8RG-044RO Titan vs MSI PS42 8M-237AU

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 67identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 46.7 cm (18.4")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • i7-8850H
    • i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • 6
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 12
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4.3 GHz
    • 4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 8 GT/s
    • 4 GT/s

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GT83 8RG-044RO TitanView product
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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8850Hi7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.3 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMIOPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneY0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
SSD capacity512 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5X
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD 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)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one2
CUDAKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneYes
Audio2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerDiffers3 W2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Camera2 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Front camera signal formatDiffers1080p720p
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeDiffers2x21x1
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
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-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneWhite
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
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)Known for oneYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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)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 IDDiffers134899122589
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers75 Wh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers330 W40 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers5.5 kg1.18 kg
WidthDiffers458 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers339 mm222 mm
Height (front)Known for one4.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one6.9 cm
HeightKnown for one15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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