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HP ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 72differ
  • 87identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:Mobile workstation
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:Laptop
  • Display diagonal
    • ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:i5-5300U
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:2
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:4
  • Processor threads
    • ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:4
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ZBook 15u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5300U Mobile workstation:2.9 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:3.6 GHz

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Comparison of 15u, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH
199 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersMobile workstationLaptop
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-5300Ui7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 8 GB4 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1.51 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD FirePro M4170NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDTS Studio SoundHD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM87Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8.1
Processor special features15 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 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521378934
Processor codeDiffersSR23XSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers39
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh83.25 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W230 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.8 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.78 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers381.5 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers257 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers30.5 mm48 mm

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