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Dell 14 Rugged Extreme vs MSI GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-276XES

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 74identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 14 Rugged Extreme:35.6 cm (14")
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-276XES:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 14 Rugged Extreme:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-276XES:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • 14 Rugged Extreme:Yes
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-276XES:No
  • HD type
    • 14 Rugged Extreme:HD
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-276XES:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • 14 Rugged Extreme:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-276XES:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 14 Rugged Extreme:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-276XES:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 14 Rugged Extreme:i3-4010U
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-276XES:i7-4710MQ
  • Processor cores
    • 14 Rugged Extreme:2
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-276XES:4

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Comparison of 14 Rugged Extreme, GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-276XES
206 specifications
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneMagnesium, PolymerUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneResistiveUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.1875 x 0.1875 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4010Ui7-4710MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers14
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Camera1 differ
Front cameraDiffersNoYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network3 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersNot supported802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1 ProFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510778931
Processor codeDiffersSSSR16QSR1PQ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers65 Wh49 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.34 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-29 - 63 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-51 - 71 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.24 - 4572 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.24 - 9144 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.54 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers356 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers52 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87

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