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MSI A VR7RD-002DE + Gaming Pack vs MSI G25 8RE-014NL

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 85identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • A VR7RD-002DE + Gaming Pack:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • G25 8RE-014NL:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A VR7RD-002DE + Gaming Pack:i7-7700
    • G25 8RE-014NL:i7-8700
  • Processor cores
    • A VR7RD-002DE + Gaming Pack:4
    • G25 8RE-014NL:6
  • Processor threads
    • A VR7RD-002DE + Gaming Pack:8
    • G25 8RE-014NL:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A VR7RD-002DE + Gaming Pack:4.2 GHz
    • G25 8RE-014NL:4.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A VR7RD-002DE + Gaming Pack:3.6 GHz
    • G25 8RE-014NL:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • A VR7RD-002DE + Gaming Pack:8 MB
    • G25 8RE-014NL:12 MB
  • Processor codename
    • A VR7RD-002DE + Gaming Pack:Kaby Lake
    • G25 8RE-014NL:Coffee Lake

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Comparison of A VR7RD-002DE + Gaming Pack, G25 8RE-014NL
144 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700i7-8700
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.2 GHz4.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 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 codenameDiffersKaby 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)
SteppingKnown for oneB0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L, DDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz2666 MHz
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one1.35 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41.6 GB/s
Memory1 differ
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.25 TB1.25 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD 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)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59120x3E92
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
CUDAYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRYesYes
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® B250Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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)
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
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 quantityDiffers21
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 quantity00
HDMI ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers550 W330 W
80 PLUS certificationKnown for one80 PLUS BronzeUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMidi TowerDesktop
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableYesYes
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)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
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 IDDiffers97128126686
Processor codeDiffersSR338SR3QS
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)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers210 mm279 mm
DepthDiffers488 mm43 mm
HeightDiffers450 mm331 mm
WeightKnown for one15 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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