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MSI 3 Artic 8RD-223EU vs MSI W25 8SM-213

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 81identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI W25 8SM-213 has 6 more processor threads than the MSI 3 Artic 8RD-223EU (12 vs 6). The MSI W25 8SM-213 has 0.6 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI 3 Artic 8RD-223EU (4.6 GHz vs 4 GHz). The MSI W25 8SM-213 has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI 3 Artic 8RD-223EU (3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the MSI W25 8SM-213 has embedded options available. Only the MSI W25 8SM-213 has Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP).

  • Processor family
    • 3 Artic 8RD-223EU:Intel® Core™ i5
    • W25 8SM-213:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3 Artic 8RD-223EU:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • W25 8SM-213:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 3 Artic 8RD-223EU:i5-8400
    • W25 8SM-213:i7-8700
  • Processor threads
    • 3 Artic 8RD-223EU:6
    • W25 8SM-213:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3 Artic 8RD-223EU:4 GHz
    • W25 8SM-213:4.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 3 Artic 8RD-223EU:2.8 GHz
    • W25 8SM-213:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3 Artic 8RD-223EU:9 MB
    • W25 8SM-213:12 MB
  • Internal memory
    • 3 Artic 8RD-223EU:8 GB
    • W25 8SM-213:32 GB

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Comparison of 3 Artic 8RD-223EU, W25 8SM-213
142 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 codenameCoffee LakeCoffee Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
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
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB128 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speed2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB512 GB
Card reader integratedNoNo
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® Quadro® P5200
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
CUDAYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsDiffers2324
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® UHD Graphics
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel H310 ExpressIntel® Z370
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.05.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers32
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power supply330 W330 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopSmall Desktop
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
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 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
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3QS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers346.2 mm279 mm
DepthDiffers232.5 mm43 mm
HeightDiffers71.8 mm331 mm
WeightDiffers3.17 kg2.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one6.09 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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