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GIGABYTE X7 v5-CF2 vs MSI GE72 6QD-476XFR Apache Pro

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 125identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • X7 v5-CF2:16 GB
    • GE72 6QD-476XFR Apache Pro:8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • X7 v5-CF2:4x SO-DIMM
    • GE72 6QD-476XFR Apache Pro:2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • X7 v5-CF2:64 GB
    • GE72 6QD-476XFR Apache Pro:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • X7 v5-CF2:1.25 TB
    • GE72 6QD-476XFR Apache Pro:1 TB
  • Storage media
    • X7 v5-CF2:HDD+SSD
    • GE72 6QD-476XFR Apache Pro:HDD
  • Optical drive type
    • X7 v5-CF2:No
    • GE72 6QD-476XFR Apache Pro:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • X7 v5-CF2:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
    • GE72 6QD-476XFR Apache Pro:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • X7 v5-CF2:6 GB
    • GE72 6QD-476XFR Apache Pro:2 GB

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190 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processoridentical
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
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 interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers6 GB2 GB
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExclusive Audio Boost 2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI versionDiffers2.01.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for one94.24 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.29 cm2.98 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.54 cm3.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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