Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop

153specifications compared
26differ
127identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Black, Silver
- Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Black
Display resolution
- 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
- Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:HD+
- Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Full HD
Internal memory
- 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:8 GB
- Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:16 GB
Total storage capacity
- 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:814 GB
- Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:1.13 TB
HDD interface
- 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:SATA III
- Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:SATA II
Number of SSDs installed
- 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:1
- Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:3
SSD capacity
- 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:64 GB
- Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:128 GB

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Comparison of 17, GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW
204 specifications	A Alienware 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop Model 17 View product	B MSI Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop Model GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium, Magnesium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-4700MQ	i7-4700MQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	PGA946	PGA946
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	47 W	47 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	4x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 8 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	814 GB	1.13 TB
Storage media	HDD+SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	750 GB	750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA II
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	1	3
SSD capacityDiffers	64 GB	128 GB
SSD interface	mSATA	mSATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 7970M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1	11.1
On-board graphics card ID	0x416	0x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD + Dolby Home Theater v4	Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	5 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM87	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	- Alienware Command Center - AlienFX - AlienTouch - AlienFusion - AlienAdrenaline w/ Accelerator - Alienware TactX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK ID	75117	75117
Processor code	SR15H	SR15H
Processor package size	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	9
Battery capacityDiffers	86 Wh	7800 mAh
Battery voltageKnown for one	14.8 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	240 W	180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	12.3 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	110 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	160 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one	0.66 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	1.3 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	4.15 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	413.6 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	299 mm	288 mm
Height (front)Known for one	4.62 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.85 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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