Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI PS42 8M-096CA vs MSI PS42 8RB-099CA

125specifications compared
31differ
94identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- PS42 8M-096CA:i7-8750H
- PS42 8RB-099CA:i7-8550U
Processor cores
- PS42 8M-096CA:6
- PS42 8RB-099CA:4
Processor threads
- PS42 8M-096CA:12
- PS42 8RB-099CA:8
Processor boost frequency
- PS42 8M-096CA:4.1 GHz
- PS42 8RB-099CA:4 GHz
Processor frequency
- PS42 8M-096CA:2.2 GHz
- PS42 8RB-099CA:1.8 GHz
System bus rate
- PS42 8M-096CA:8 GT/s
- PS42 8RB-099CA:4 GT/s
Processor cache
- PS42 8M-096CA:9 MB
- PS42 8RB-099CA:8 MB
Processor socket
- PS42 8M-096CA:BGA 1440
- PS42 8RB-099CA:BGA 1356

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Comparison of PS42 8M-096CA, PS42 8RB-099CA
137 specifications	A MSI PS42 8M-096CA View product	B MSI PS42 8RB-099CA View product
Processor16 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8750H	i7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers	6	4
Processor threadsDiffers	12	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.1 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	9 MB	8 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1440	BGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffers	Coffee Lake	Kaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	U0	Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	35 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.5	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x3E9B	0x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Processor special features2 differ
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	134906	122589
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	42 x 24 mm
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR3YY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	65 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.18 kg	1.19 kg

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