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HP ZBook 15 G3 Win Pro CH vs MSI WS60 6QI-297TW

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 83identical
  • 84known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • ZBook 15 G3 Win Pro CH:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • WS60 6QI-297TW:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • ZBook 15 G3 Win Pro CH:4K Ultra HD
    • WS60 6QI-297TW:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • ZBook 15 G3 Win Pro CH:Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
    • WS60 6QI-297TW:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ZBook 15 G3 Win Pro CH:E3-1505MV5
    • WS60 6QI-297TW:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ZBook 15 G3 Win Pro CH:3.7 GHz
    • WS60 6QI-297TW:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ZBook 15 G3 Win Pro CH:2.8 GHz
    • WS60 6QI-297TW:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ZBook 15 G3 Win Pro CH:8 MB
    • WS60 6QI-297TW:6 MB
  • ECC supported by processor
    • ZBook 15 G3 Win Pro CH:Yes
    • WS60 6QI-297TW:No

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Comparison of ZBook 15 G3 Win Pro CH, WS60 6QI-297TW
203 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMobile workstation
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of external displays supportedKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E3 v5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersE3-1505MV5i7-6700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketBGA 1440BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E3-1500M v5Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
SteppingR0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorDiffersYesNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB128 GB
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneNVMe 3.0, PCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® M2000MNVIDIA® Quadro® M1000M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics P530Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.7 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191D0x191B
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA Optimus technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for oneInstalledUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I219-LM, Intel® I219-VUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
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 source1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel CM236Intel® HM170
AccelerometerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneSwissUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of pointing stick buttonsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of touchpad buttonsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8960888967
Processor codeDiffersSR2FNSR2FQ
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery capacityKnown for one90 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7.84 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
AC adapter power150 W150 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking stationidentical
Docking station power supplyKnown for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.65 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers385 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers264 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.9 mm
Videoidentical
External video modes refresh rate (max)Known for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Number of WLAN antennasKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter weightKnown for one340 gUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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