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HP ZBook Studio G3 vs MSI GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-439ES

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 91identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ZBook Studio G3:Ultrabook
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-439ES:Laptop
  • Display diagonal
    • ZBook Studio G3:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-439ES:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • ZBook Studio G3:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-439ES:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ZBook Studio G3:i7-6700HQ
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-439ES:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor frequency
    • ZBook Studio G3:2.6 GHz
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-439ES:2.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • ZBook Studio G3:8 GT/s
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-439ES:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • ZBook Studio G3:Smart Cache
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-439ES:L3
  • Processor socket
    • ZBook Studio G3:BGA 1440
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-439ES:BGA 1364

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Comparison of ZBook Studio G3, GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-439ES
191 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersUltrabookLaptop
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-5700HQ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1364
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
SteppingDiffersR0G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB2 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® M1000MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x1612
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersBang & OlufsenDynaudio
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
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
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel CM236Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown 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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 10 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896787716
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one64 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers375 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm29 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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