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MSI GV62 8RD-259MX vs MSI PS42 8RB-206NL Modern

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 80identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GV62 8RD-259MX has 2 more processor cores than the MSI PS42 8RB-206NL Modern (6 vs 4). The MSI GV62 8RD-259MX has 4 more processor threads than the MSI PS42 8RB-206NL Modern (12 vs 8). The MSI GV62 8RD-259MX has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI PS42 8RB-206NL Modern (4.1 GHz vs 4 GHz). Only the MSI GV62 8RD-259MX has Ethernet LAN. Only the MSI GV62 8RD-259MX has numeric keypad.

  • Product colour
    • GV62 8RD-259MX:Black
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • GV62 8RD-259MX:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • GV62 8RD-259MX:i7-8750H
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • GV62 8RD-259MX:6
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:4
  • Processor threads
    • GV62 8RD-259MX:12
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GV62 8RD-259MX:4.1 GHz
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GV62 8RD-259MX:2.2 GHz
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GV62 8RD-259MX:8 GT/s
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:4 GT/s

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Comparison of GV62 8RD-259MX, PS42 8RB-206NL Modern
174 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")
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor16 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-8750Hi7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.1 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMIOPI
SteppingDiffersU0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 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 capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVMe 3.0
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x1
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
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Processor special features2 differ
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers134906122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3YYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh50 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — 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
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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