MSI Gaming GP62MVR 7RFX-1058FR Leopard Pro RAM upgrade specifications
MSI GP62MVR 7RFX-1058FR Leopard Pro gaming laptop memory upgrade specifications indicate DDR4-SDRAM compatibility with 2x SO-DIMM slots. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 32 GB total, operating at 2400 MHz frequency. The SO-DIMM form factor designates laptop-specific memory modules required for upgrades on this MSI Gaming series model. Compatible memory modules must meet DDR4 specifications for proper installation and performance.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2400 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2400 (PC4-19200) |
| Bandwidth | 19.2 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 27 April 2018 |
Additional Notes
- DDR4-2400 MHz operates at the lower performance tier for this memory generation, creating potential bandwidth constraints during concurrent GPU-intensive and CPU workloads typical in gaming scenarios.
- The 2x SO-DIMM configuration enforces single-channel operation if only 1 module is installed, reducing memory bandwidth by approximately 50 percent compared to dual-channel mode.
- Upgrading to 32 GB total requires both slots to be populated, leaving no expansion headroom and necessitating complete module replacement if future capacity increases are considered.
- SO-DIMM form factor availability at 2400 MHz frequency has been phased out in favor of higher-speed DDR4 and newer DDR5 modules, potentially requiring sourcing from secondary markets or accepting higher-speed modules that will operate at native 2400 MHz speeds due to BIOS limitations.
- The GP62MVR 7RFX platform predates Intel's official support for DDR4 speeds above 2400 MHz in its 7th generation processor lineup, meaning certified memory compatibility remains restricted to 2400 MHz rated modules regardless of module specifications.
- Thermal design of SO-DIMM modules in gaming laptops generates localized heat near the memory controller; upgrading from single to dual 16 GB modules increases thermal output and may require verification of BIOS thermal thresholds.
- Gaming workloads with high frame rates and complex shaders show measurable performance degradation when memory bandwidth falls below 38 GB/s; DDR4-2400 dual-channel delivers approximately 38.4 GB/s, operating at the minimum threshold for sustained 1440p gaming framerates.