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GIGABYTE BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U vs MSI A 8RC-250EU

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 61identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:i7-8550U
    • A 8RC-250EU:i7-8700
  • Processor cores
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4
    • A 8RC-250EU:6
  • Processor threads
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8
    • A 8RC-250EU:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4 GHz
    • A 8RC-250EU:4.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:1.8 GHz
    • A 8RC-250EU:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8 MB
    • A 8RC-250EU:12 MB
  • Bus type
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:OPI
    • A 8RC-250EU:DMI3
  • System bus rate
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4 GT/s
    • A 8RC-250EU:8 GT/s

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Comparison of GB-BRi7H-8550, A 8RC-250EU
163 specifications
Processor16 differ
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
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
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2133,2400 MHz2666 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s41.6 GB/s
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 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
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x DIMM
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
Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
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
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
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
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
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers122589126686
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3QS
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
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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