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HP 650 G1 + AC cord vs MSI Gaming GT70-2PEx32SR231BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4940MX Laptop

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 75identical
  • 81known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 650 G1 + AC cord:Silver
    • Gaming GT70-2PEx32SR231BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4940MX Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 650 G1 + AC cord:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT70-2PEx32SR231BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4940MX Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • 650 G1 + AC cord:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT70-2PEx32SR231BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4940MX Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 650 G1 + AC cord:i5-4200M
    • Gaming GT70-2PEx32SR231BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4940MX Laptop:i7-4940MX
  • Processor cores
    • 650 G1 + AC cord:2
    • Gaming GT70-2PEx32SR231BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4940MX Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • 650 G1 + AC cord:4
    • Gaming GT70-2PEx32SR231BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4940MX Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 650 G1 + AC cord:3.1 GHz
    • Gaming GT70-2PEx32SR231BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4940MX Laptop:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 650 G1 + AC cord:2.5 GHz
    • Gaming GT70-2PEx32SR231BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4940MX Laptop:3.1 GHz

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196 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Mi7-4940MX
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA946Socket G3
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W57 W
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 x 8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.38 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8750MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x416Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDCreative Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7634878940
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1HAUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.32 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers257 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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