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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 (3542) vs MSI GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BE

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 84identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-4030U
    • i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.9 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz

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184 specifications
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Dell

15 (3542)View product
B

MSI

GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BEView product
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4030Ui7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHz
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
Graphics8 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 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxVoiceSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.92 MP
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4a
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTY
Processor special features7 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101875116
Processor codeDiffersSR1ENSR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
UARTKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers40 Wh49 Wh
Battery recharge timeKnown for one4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381.4 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers267.6 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers25.6 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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