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GIGABYTE BRIX GB-BRi5H-8250 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U vs MSI A 8RC-250EU

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 59identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • BRIX GB-BRi5H-8250 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • A 8RC-250EU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • BRIX GB-BRi5H-8250 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • A 8RC-250EU:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • BRIX GB-BRi5H-8250 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:i5-8250U
    • A 8RC-250EU:i7-8700
  • Processor cores
    • BRIX GB-BRi5H-8250 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:4
    • A 8RC-250EU:6
  • Processor threads
    • BRIX GB-BRi5H-8250 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:8
    • A 8RC-250EU:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • BRIX GB-BRi5H-8250 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:3.4 GHz
    • A 8RC-250EU:4.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • BRIX GB-BRi5H-8250 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:1.6 GHz
    • A 8RC-250EU:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • BRIX GB-BRi5H-8250 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:6 MB
    • A 8RC-250EU:12 MB

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Comparison of GB-BRi5H-8250, A 8RC-250EU
163 specifications
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-8700
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz4.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
System bus rateDiffers4 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 codenameDiffersKaby Lake RCoffee Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W65 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2133,2400 MHz2666 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x DIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2.12 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedYesYes
Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3E92
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
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 unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI AMI
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
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 quantityDiffers02
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 W
80 PLUS certificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 PLUS Bronze
Power supply input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUCFFDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
VolumeKnown for one0.63 LUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one75 x 75,100 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features9 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® Optane™ Memory ReadyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers124967126686
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR3QS
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers112.6 mm210 mm
DepthDiffers119.4 mm450 mm
HeightDiffers46.8 mm488 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VESA mount includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC255Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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