Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GV62 7RC-224UK vs MSI PS42 8RB-058IT

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 77identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GV62 7RC-224UK:Aluminium, Black
    • PS42 8RB-058IT:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • GV62 7RC-224UK:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • PS42 8RB-058IT:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • GV62 7RC-224UK:Intel® Core™ i5
    • PS42 8RB-058IT:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GV62 7RC-224UK:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • PS42 8RB-058IT:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GV62 7RC-224UK:i5-7300HQ
    • PS42 8RB-058IT:i7-8550U
  • Processor threads
    • GV62 7RC-224UK:4
    • PS42 8RB-058IT:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GV62 7RC-224UK:3.5 GHz
    • PS42 8RB-058IT:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GV62 7RC-224UK:2.5 GHz
    • PS42 8RB-058IT:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of GV62 7RC-224UK, PS42 8RB-058IT
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminium, BlackSilver
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi7-8550U
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 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 i5-700 Desktop 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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneNVMe, PCI Express 3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x5917
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlit colourDiffersRedWhite
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers97456122589
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.19 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm222 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On/off buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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