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MSI P65 8RE-057IT CREATOR vs MSI PS42 8RB-606X

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 71identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • P65 8RE-057IT CREATOR:White
    • PS42 8RB-606X:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • P65 8RE-057IT CREATOR:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • PS42 8RB-606X:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • P65 8RE-057IT CREATOR:i7-8700
    • PS42 8RB-606X:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • P65 8RE-057IT CREATOR:6
    • PS42 8RB-606X:4
  • Processor threads
    • P65 8RE-057IT CREATOR:12
    • PS42 8RB-606X:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • P65 8RE-057IT CREATOR:4.6 GHz
    • PS42 8RB-606X:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • P65 8RE-057IT CREATOR:3.2 GHz
    • PS42 8RB-606X:1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • P65 8RE-057IT CREATOR:8 GT/s
    • PS42 8RB-606X:4 GT/s

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Comparison of P65 8RE-057IT CREATOR, PS42 8RB-606X
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Processor14 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-8700i7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.6 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB8 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)BGA 1356
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-8700 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers45 W10 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
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
Memory clock speedDiffers2666 MHz2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Max-Q
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers6 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
Number of execution unitsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E920x5917
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
Speaker powerDiffers4 W2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers126686122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3QSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42 x 24 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one1SUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2015CUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers85 Wh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.88 kg1.19 kg
WidthDiffers357.7 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers247.7 mm222 mm
HeightDiffers17.9 mm15.9 mm
Securityidentical
Windows HelloKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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