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HP ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC vs MSI GE62-6QC8H11 (Apache)

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 84identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:Silver
    • GE62-6QC8H11 (Apache):Black
  • Display resolution
    • ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE62-6QC8H11 (Apache):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:HD
    • GE62-6QC8H11 (Apache):Full HD
  • Processor family
    • ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE62-6QC8H11 (Apache):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE62-6QC8H11 (Apache):6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:i3-6100U
    • GE62-6QC8H11 (Apache):i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:2
    • GE62-6QC8H11 (Apache):4
  • Processor threads
    • ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:4
    • GE62-6QC8H11 (Apache):8

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Comparison of ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC, GE62-6QC8H11 (Apache)
187 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6100 seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191B
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Home
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 10 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818088967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EUSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.07 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers264.3 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2.38 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.48 cm2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP 3D DriveGuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Drive EncryptionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Support AssistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Security toolsKnown for oneHP Client Security, HP BIOS Protection, HP Fingerprint ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Software providedKnown for oneHP Security Manager, HP Security Manager, HP Security Manager, HP GPS and LocationUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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