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ASUS ROG G703GI-I9G1080 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK vs MSI GE62 6QE-1032XES Apache Pro

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 83identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G703GI-I9G1080 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:Grey
    • GE62 6QE-1032XES Apache Pro:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G703GI-I9G1080 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GE62 6QE-1032XES Apache Pro:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • ROG G703GI-I9G1080 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:Intel® Core™ i9
    • GE62 6QE-1032XES Apache Pro:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G703GI-I9G1080 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:8th gen Intel® Core™ i9
    • GE62 6QE-1032XES Apache Pro:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ROG G703GI-I9G1080 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:i9-8950HK
    • GE62 6QE-1032XES Apache Pro:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G703GI-I9G1080 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:6
    • GE62 6QE-1032XES Apache Pro:4
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G703GI-I9G1080 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:12
    • GE62 6QE-1032XES Apache Pro:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G703GI-I9G1080 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:4.8 GHz
    • GE62 6QE-1032XES Apache Pro:3.5 GHz

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Comparison of G703GI-I9G1080, GE62 6QE-1032XES Apache Pro
192 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i9Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i96th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi9-8950HKi7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1440BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i9-8000 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI3
SteppingDiffersU0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2666 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.51 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneNVMe 3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5XGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x191B
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSonic StudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeDiffers2x21x1
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers2.01.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of USB ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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 version1.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers13490388967
Processor codeDiffersSRCKNSR2FQ
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers280 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.7 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers425 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers319 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs4.75 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.1 cm2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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