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MSI PS42 8RC-069XES vs MSI WS65 8SK-489ES

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 83identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • PS42 8RC-069XES:Laptop
    • WS65 8SK-489ES:Mobile workstation
  • Product colour
    • PS42 8RC-069XES:Silver
    • WS65 8SK-489ES:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • PS42 8RC-069XES:35.6 cm (14")
    • WS65 8SK-489ES:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • PS42 8RC-069XES:i7-8550U
    • WS65 8SK-489ES:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • PS42 8RC-069XES:4
    • WS65 8SK-489ES:6
  • Processor threads
    • PS42 8RC-069XES:8
    • WS65 8SK-489ES:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PS42 8RC-069XES:4 GHz
    • WS65 8SK-489ES:4.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • PS42 8RC-069XES:1.8 GHz
    • WS65 8SK-489ES:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of PS42 8RC-069XES, WS65 8SK-489ES
150 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor16 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI
SteppingDiffersY0U0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.7 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Max-QNVIDIA® Quadro® P3200
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3E9B
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Antenna typeDiffers1x12x2
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM370
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Processor ARK IDDiffers122589134906
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3YY
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh82 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.19 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers322 mm357.7 mm
DepthDiffers222 mm247.7 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm17.9 mm

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