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Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

GIGABYTE GB-BRi7-8550 UCFF Black i7-8550U BGA 1356 vs MSI 3 Silent S-026BEU

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 53identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-8550U
    • i5-7200U
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 GHz
    • 3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • Kaby Lake R
    • Kaby Lake

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118 specifications
A

GIGABYTE

GB-BRi7-8550 UCFF Black i7-8550U BGA 1356

Model GB-BRi7-8550

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B

MSI

3 Silent S-026BEUView product
Processor8 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-7200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Memory1 differ
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2400 MHz2133 MHz
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for one2.5"
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneM.2, PCI Express, Serial ATA III
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2304 pixels
Performanceidentical
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Number of processors supportedKnown for one1
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
Audio systemKnown for oneRealtek ALC255
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I219-VIntel® I211
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers2.0a2.0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.2a1.2
Microphone inKnown for oneNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
COM ports quantityKnown for one1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Serial ports quantityKnown for one2
DC-in jackYesYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUCFF1.2L sized PC
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for onePassive
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingYesYes
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one75 x 75,100 x 100 mm
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64Windows 10, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
Operating system installedKnown for oneNo
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supply65 W65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers112.6 mm159.6 mm
DepthDiffers119.4 mm110.2 mm
HeightDiffers34.4 mm69.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Display includedKnown for oneNo
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Number of processors installedKnown for one1
Processor ARK IDKnown for one122589
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °C

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