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GIGABYTE X7 Pro SYNC-BW1 vs MSI GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-080RU

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  • 154specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 102identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • X7 Pro SYNC-BW1:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-080RU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X7 Pro SYNC-BW1:i7-5850HQ
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-080RU:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor frequency
    • X7 Pro SYNC-BW1:2.7 GHz
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-080RU:2.6 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • X7 Pro SYNC-BW1:14 nm
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-080RU:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • X7 Pro SYNC-BW1:Broadwell
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-080RU:Haswell
  • Stepping
    • X7 Pro SYNC-BW1:G0
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-080RU:C0
  • Tjunction
    • X7 Pro SYNC-BW1:105 °C
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-080RU:100 °C
  • PCI Express configurations
    • X7 Pro SYNC-BW1:2x4, 1x8, 2x8, 1x16
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-080RU:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of X7 Pro SYNC-BW1, GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-080RU
187 specifications
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
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
Processor9 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5850HQi7-4720HQ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5800 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
SteppingDiffersG0C0
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 1x8, 2x8, 1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1866 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB1.12 TB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers21
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 6200Intel® 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)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16220x416
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
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)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM97Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsDiffersNoYes
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 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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771978934
Processor codeDiffersSR2BHSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers73.26 Wh60 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers200 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers22.9 mm29 mm
Packaging contentidentical
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
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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