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Lenovo G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS vs MSI GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache)

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 97identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache) has 2 more processor cores than the Lenovo G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS (4 vs 2). The MSI GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache) has 4 more processor threads than the Lenovo G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS (8 vs 4). The MSI GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache) has 0.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Lenovo G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS (3.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). Only the Lenovo G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS has combo headphone/mic port. Only the MSI GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache) has microphone in.

  • Market positioning
    • G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS:Business
    • GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache):Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache):43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor model
    • G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS:i7-4510U
    • GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache):i7-4710HQ
  • Processor cores
    • G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS:2
    • GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache):4
  • Processor threads
    • G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS:4
    • GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache):8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS:3.1 GHz
    • GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache):3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS:2 GHz
    • GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache):2.5 GHz

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Comparison of G50-70 59436035 Notebook 15,6" / Core i7-4510U / 4GB / 500GB / FreeDOS, GE70-2PCi7161 (Apache)
182 specifications
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4510Ui7-4710HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
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 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby AdvancedSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101578930
Processor codeDiffersSR1EBSR1PX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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