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GIGABYTE BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U vs MSI 3 8RC-043AU

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 61identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • i7-8550U
    • i7-8700
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 6
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 GHz
    • 4.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 8 MB
    • 12 MB
  • Bus type
    • OPI
    • DMI3
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 8 GT/s

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GIGABYTE

BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U

Model GB-BRi7H-8550

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MSI

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Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-8700
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel 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 processorDDR4-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 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHz
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneY0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one2
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedYesYes
Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacityKnown for one32 GB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
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)Differs1150 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 oneYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneYes
Number of execution unitsKnown for one24
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel B360 Express
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMI
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1
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 oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
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 quantityDiffers01
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 oneYes
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0a
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
On/off buttonKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one450 W
80 PLUS certificationKnown for one80 PLUS Bronze
Power supply input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUCFFDesktop
VolumeDiffers0.63 L19.6 L
Placement supportedKnown for oneVertical
Product colourBlackBlack
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one75 x 75,100 x 100 mm
VESA mountingKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features6 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)Known for oneYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one1.00
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 IDDiffers122589126686
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3QS
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one1S
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 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 oneYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers112.6 mm169.9 mm
DepthDiffers119.4 mm433.2 mm
HeightDiffers46.8 mm376.1 mm
WeightKnown for one9.69 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one13.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
VESA mount includedKnown for oneYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC255
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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