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GIGABYTE P37W v5 vs MSI GE62 2QF(Apache Pro)-422FR

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 90identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • P37W v5:Black
    • GE62 2QF(Apache Pro)-422FR:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • P37W v5:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GE62 2QF(Apache Pro)-422FR:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • P37W v5:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE62 2QF(Apache Pro)-422FR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • P37W v5:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE62 2QF(Apache Pro)-422FR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • P37W v5:i7-6700HQ
    • GE62 2QF(Apache Pro)-422FR:i5-4210H
  • Processor cores
    • P37W v5:4
    • GE62 2QF(Apache Pro)-422FR:2
  • Processor threads
    • P37W v5:8
    • GE62 2QF(Apache Pro)-422FR:4
  • Processor frequency
    • P37W v5:2.6 GHz
    • GE62 2QF(Apache Pro)-422FR:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of P37W v5, GE62 2QF(Apache Pro)-422FR
193 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi5-4210H
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
SteppingDiffersR0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
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 one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x416
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CUDA coresKnown for one1280Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital Plus Home TheaterSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers2.01.4b
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM170Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896778929
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers75.81 Wh60 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one11.1 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers417 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm260 mm
HeightDiffers22.5 mm27 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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