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Product comparison · 2 all-in-one pcs/workstations

MSI AG270 2QC-040US vs MSI AG270 2QC-042US

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 120identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • i7-4710HQ
    • i7-4870HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 3.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Smart Cache
    • L3
  • Processor code
    • SR1PX
    • SR1ZX
  • Processor codename
    • Haswell
    • Crystal Well
  • Conflict-Free processor
    • Yes
    • No
  • Internal memory
    • 12 GB
    • 16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 1.12 TB
    • 1.25 TB

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Displayidentical
Display diagonal68.6 cm (27")68.6 cm (27")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Full HDYesYes
LED backlightYesYes
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi7-4870HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketBGA 1364BGA 1364
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)47 W47 W
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1ZX
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
SteppingC0C0
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory slots22
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory form factorDIMM/SO-DIMMDIMM/SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one2
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
SSD interfacemSATAmSATA
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memory6 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.34.3
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated power10 W10 W
Speakers manufacturerYAMAHAYAMAHA
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraYesYes
Total megapixels2 MP2 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity22
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Mini PCI Express slots22
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, RedBlack, Red
Wall mountableYesYes
Performanceidentical
Product typeAll-in-One PCAll-in-One PC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® H87Intel® H87
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893083504
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter power230 W230 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width (with stand)672.2 mm672.2 mm
Depth (with stand)66 mm66 mm
Height (with stand)483 mm483 mm
Weight (with stand)16.2 kg16.2 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersYesNo
Keyboard includedDiffersYesNo
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Storage drive interfacemSATA, Serial ATA IIImSATA, Serial ATA III

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