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MSI G65VR 6RF-081TW vs MSI MI3 7RB-029AT

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 75identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI G65VR 6RF-081TW has 4 more processor threads than the MSI MI3 7RB-029AT (8 vs 4). The MSI G65VR 6RF-081TW has 0.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI MI3 7RB-029AT (4.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The MSI G65VR 6RF-081TW has 1 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI MI3 7RB-029AT (4 GHz vs 3 GHz). Only the MSI G65VR 6RF-081TW has NVIDIA G-SYNC. Only the MSI G65VR 6RF-081TW has NVIDIA GameWorks VR.

  • Processor family
    • G65VR 6RF-081TW:Intel® Core™ i7
    • MI3 7RB-029AT:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • G65VR 6RF-081TW:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • MI3 7RB-029AT:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • G65VR 6RF-081TW:i7-6700K
    • MI3 7RB-029AT:i5-7400
  • Processor threads
    • G65VR 6RF-081TW:8
    • MI3 7RB-029AT:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • G65VR 6RF-081TW:4.2 GHz
    • MI3 7RB-029AT:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • G65VR 6RF-081TW:4 GHz
    • MI3 7RB-029AT:3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • G65VR 6RF-081TW:8 MB
    • MI3 7RB-029AT:6 MB
  • Bus type
    • G65VR 6RF-081TW:DMI2
    • MI3 7RB-029AT:DMI3

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Comparison of G65VR 6RF-081TW, MI3 7RB-029AT
157 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700Ki5-7400
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers4 GHz3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 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 seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop seriesIntel Core i5-7400 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs91 W65 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI links00
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersR0B0
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 MHz1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
TcaseKnown for one64 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one34.2 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB2 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Number of SSDs installedDiffers21
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Card reader integratedNoNo
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5XGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards11
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 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 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19125912
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
CUDAYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCDiffersYesNo
NVIDIA GameWorks VRDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Market positioningGamingGaming
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® Z170Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-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 versionDiffers4.14.2
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers45
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantityDiffers20
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers23
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers450 W350 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Placement supportedVerticalVertical
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819597147
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR32W
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 specificationDiffersPCG 2015DPCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers191.7 mm128 mm
DepthDiffers202.5 mm342 mm
HeightDiffers278 mm268 mm
WeightDiffers4 kg6.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source

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