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MSI G25 8RD-035RU vs MSI G65VR 7RD-261RU

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 83identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI G25 8RD-035RU has 2 more processor cores than the MSI G65VR 7RD-261RU (6 vs 4). The MSI G65VR 7RD-261RU has 2 more processor threads than the MSI G25 8RD-035RU (8 vs 6). The MSI G65VR 7RD-261RU has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI G25 8RD-035RU (4.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). Only the MSI G65VR 7RD-261RU has embedded options available. Only the MSI G65VR 7RD-261RU has Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP).

  • Processor family
    • G25 8RD-035RU:Intel® Core™ i5
    • G65VR 7RD-261RU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • G25 8RD-035RU:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • G65VR 7RD-261RU:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • G25 8RD-035RU:i5-8400
    • G65VR 7RD-261RU:i7-7700
  • Processor cores
    • G25 8RD-035RU:6
    • G65VR 7RD-261RU:4
  • Processor threads
    • G25 8RD-035RU:6
    • G65VR 7RD-261RU:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • G25 8RD-035RU:4 GHz
    • G65VR 7RD-261RU:4.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • G25 8RD-035RU:2.8 GHz
    • G65VR 7RD-261RU:3.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • G25 8RD-035RU:9 MB
    • G65VR 7RD-261RU:8 MB

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Comparison of G25 8RD-035RU, G65VR 7RD-261RU
135 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8400i7-7700
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers68
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB8 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 codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2666 MHz1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one41.6 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1.25 TB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memory6 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards11
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® HD 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 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E920x5912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
CUDAYesYes
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 one23Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Market positioningGamingGaming
Virtual Reality (VR) readyYesYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® Z370Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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 versionDiffers4.24.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
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 quantityDiffers10
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 quantityDiffers12
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers230 W450 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Product colourBlackBlack
VolumeKnown for one2.5 LUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
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 IDDiffers12668797128
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR338
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers279 mm191.7 mm
DepthDiffers43 mm202.5 mm
HeightDiffers331 mm278 mm
WeightDiffers2.5 kg4 kg

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