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GIGABYTE P55WV5 C3W10-FR vs MSI GL72 6QF-429FR

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 127identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • P55WV5 C3W10-FR:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GL72 6QF-429FR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • P55WV5 C3W10-FR:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL72 6QF-429FR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • P55WV5 C3W10-FR:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL72 6QF-429FR:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • P55WV5 C3W10-FR:i7-6700HQ
    • GL72 6QF-429FR:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • P55WV5 C3W10-FR:8
    • GL72 6QF-429FR:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • P55WV5 C3W10-FR:3.5 GHz
    • GL72 6QF-429FR:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • P55WV5 C3W10-FR:2.6 GHz
    • GL72 6QF-429FR:2.3 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • P55WV5 C3W10-FR:1.25 TB
    • GL72 6QF-429FR:1.12 TB

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Comparison of P55WV5 C3W10-FR, GL72 6QF-429FR
177 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi5-6300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1.12 TB
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz950 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic Audio Enhancer
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers2.01.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896788959
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2FP
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one63 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers379.7 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers269.4 mm287 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.68 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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