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Product comparison · 2 laptops

GIGABYTE X5 K2W-FR vs MSI GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XES

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 93identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Grey
    • Black
  • Display resolution
    • 2880 x 1620 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-5700HQ
    • i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.7 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • 14 nm
    • 22 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • 32-bit, 64-bit
    • 64-bit

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GIGABYTE

X5 K2W-FRView product
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MSI

GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XESView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers2880 x 1620 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
SteppingDiffersG0C0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1866 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one2
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Audio systemKnown for oneAudio Boost
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
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)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTY
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features10 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771678934
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers272 mm249 mm
HeightDiffers22.9 mm32 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM86
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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