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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI PL62 7RC-055CZ vs MSI WS63 8SK-017

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 92identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI WS63 8SK-017 has 2 more processor cores than the MSI PL62 7RC-055CZ (6 vs 4). The MSI WS63 8SK-017 has 8 more processor threads than the MSI PL62 7RC-055CZ (12 vs 4). The MSI WS63 8SK-017 has 0.6 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI PL62 7RC-055CZ (4.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). Only the MSI WS63 8SK-017 has Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology). Product type: Laptop on the MSI PL62 7RC-055CZ, Mobile workstation on the MSI WS63 8SK-017.

  • Product type
    • Laptop
    • Mobile workstation
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-7300HQ
    • i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 6
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 4.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.5 GHz
    • 2.2 GHz

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WS63 8SK-017View product
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Market positioningKnown for oneHigh performance
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB9 MB
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1440
SteppingKnown for oneU0
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one1.7 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB2.51 TB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB512 GB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150NVIDIA® Quadro® P3200
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 630
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x3E9B
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GB
Audio2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerDiffers8 W2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Video capturing speedDiffers720 fps30 fps
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720p
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.25.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portKnown for oneNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers97456134906
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3YY
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers41.4 Wh51 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.89 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm249 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.9 cm
HeightKnown for one17.7 mm
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington

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