Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC vs MSI GS70-2PCi785FD Stealth

119specifications compared
52differ
67identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:Silver
- GS70-2PCi785FD Stealth:Black
Display diagonal
- ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GS70-2PCi785FD Stealth:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:1366 x 768 pixels
- GS70-2PCi785FD Stealth:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:HD
- GS70-2PCi785FD Stealth:Full HD
Processor family
- ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i3
- GS70-2PCi785FD Stealth:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- GS70-2PCi785FD Stealth:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:i3-6100U
- GS70-2PCi785FD Stealth:i7-4720HQ
Processor cores
- ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC:2
- GS70-2PCi785FD Stealth:4

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Comparison of ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC, GS70-2PCi785FD Stealth
188 specifications	A HP ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC View product	B MSI GS70-2PCi785FD Stealth View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6100U	i7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-6100 series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	D1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.6 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.4	4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	No
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 10 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88180	78934
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EU	SR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP 3D DriveGuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Drive EncryptionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Support AssistantKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Security toolsKnown for one	HP Client Security, HP BIOS Protection, HP Fingerprint Reader	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Software providedKnown for one	HP Security Manager, HP Security Manager, HP Security Manager, HP GPS and Location	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	44 Wh	60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.07 kg	2.66 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	418.5 mm
DepthDiffers	264.3 mm	287 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.38 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.48 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM87
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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