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MSI G65 6QD-022NL vs MSI G65 6QD-038NL

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 117identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI G65 6QD-022NL has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI G65 6QD-038NL (4.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The MSI G65 6QD-022NL has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI G65 6QD-038NL (4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The MSI G65 6QD-022NL has 26 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the MSI G65 6QD-038NL (91 W vs 65 W). Only the MSI G65 6QD-038NL has embedded options available. Only the MSI G65 6QD-038NL has Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP).

  • Processor model
    • G65 6QD-022NL:i7-6700K
    • G65 6QD-038NL:i7-6700
  • Processor boost frequency
    • G65 6QD-022NL:4.2 GHz
    • G65 6QD-038NL:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • G65 6QD-022NL:4 GHz
    • G65 6QD-038NL:3.4 GHz
  • Bus type
    • G65 6QD-022NL:DMI2
    • G65 6QD-038NL:DMI3
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • G65 6QD-022NL:91 W
    • G65 6QD-038NL:65 W
  • Tcase
    • G65 6QD-022NL:64 °C
    • G65 6QD-038NL:71 °C
  • PCI Express configurations
    • G65 6QD-022NL:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • G65 6QD-038NL:2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16
  • Memory clock speeds supported by processor
    • G65 6QD-022NL:1600,2133 MHz
    • G65 6QD-038NL:1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz

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Comparison of G65 6QD-022NL, G65 6QD-038NL
152 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700Ki7-6700
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.2 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs91 W65 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one91 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseDiffers64 °C71 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x42x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingR0R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,2133 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.2 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processor1.35 V1.35 V
Memoryidentical
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots4x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity1.25 TB1.25 TB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Total HDDs capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Total SSDs capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Number of SSDs installedDiffers21
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfaceNVMe, PCI Express 3.0NVMe, PCI Express 3.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Card reader integratedNoNo
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960
Discrete graphics card memory3 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards22
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card ID19121912
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170Intel® Z170
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 quantity00
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 quantity22
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity11
HDMI version1.41.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Poweridentical
Power supply450 W450 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Placement supportedVerticalVertical
Product colourAluminium, BlackAluminium, Black
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) 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-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819588196
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2015DPCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2BT
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width191.7 mm191.7 mm
Depth202.5 mm202.5 mm
Height278 mm278 mm
Weight4 kg4 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT GoldEPEAT Gold

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