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bluechip GAMING-PC *8. Generation* vs MSI G25 8RE-014NL

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  • 100specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 71identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GAMING-PC *8. Generation*:Intel® Core™ i5
    • G25 8RE-014NL:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GAMING-PC *8. Generation*:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • G25 8RE-014NL:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GAMING-PC *8. Generation*:i5-8400
    • G25 8RE-014NL:i7-8700
  • Processor threads
    • GAMING-PC *8. Generation*:6
    • G25 8RE-014NL:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GAMING-PC *8. Generation*:4 GHz
    • G25 8RE-014NL:4.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GAMING-PC *8. Generation*:2.8 GHz
    • G25 8RE-014NL:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GAMING-PC *8. Generation*:9 MB
    • G25 8RE-014NL:12 MB
  • Internal memory
    • GAMING-PC *8. Generation*:8 GB
    • G25 8RE-014NL:16 GB

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Comparison of GAMING-PC *8. Generation*, G25 8RE-014NL
140 specifications
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8400i7-8700
Processor cores66
Processor threadsDiffers612
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series
Processor codenameCoffee LakeCoffee Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor2666 MHz2666 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)41.6 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card ID0x3E920x3E92
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.54.5
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of execution unitsDiffers2324
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® Z370Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers500 W330 W
80 PLUS certificationKnown for one80 PLUS BronzeUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMidi TowerDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers126687126686
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3QS
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2015CPCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers198 mm279 mm
DepthDiffers493 mm43 mm
HeightDiffers438 mm331 mm
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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