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MSI GV62VR 7RF-1288XRU vs MSI PS42 8RB-035FR

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 73identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GV62VR 7RF-1288XRU:Black
    • PS42 8RB-035FR:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • GV62VR 7RF-1288XRU:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • PS42 8RB-035FR:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • GV62VR 7RF-1288XRU:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • PS42 8RB-035FR:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GV62VR 7RF-1288XRU:i7-7700HQ
    • PS42 8RB-035FR:i7-8550U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GV62VR 7RF-1288XRU:3.8 GHz
    • PS42 8RB-035FR:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GV62VR 7RF-1288XRU:2.8 GHz
    • PS42 8RB-035FR:1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GV62VR 7RF-1288XRU:8 GT/s
    • PS42 8RB-035FR:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • GV62VR 7RF-1288XRU:6 MB
    • PS42 8RB-035FR:8 MB

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Comparison of GV62VR 7RF-1288XRU, PS42 8RB-035FR
162 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")
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-8550U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 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 i7-7700 Mobile 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
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
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)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x5917
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerDiffers8 W2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — 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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers97185122589
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh50 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
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

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