Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad P50s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Mobile workstation vs MSI GE72 6QD-260IT Apache Pro

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 100identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ThinkPad P50s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Mobile workstation:Mobile workstation
    • GE72 6QD-260IT Apache Pro:Laptop
  • Market positioning
    • ThinkPad P50s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Mobile workstation:High performance
    • GE72 6QD-260IT Apache Pro:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad P50s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Mobile workstation:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE72 6QD-260IT Apache Pro:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad P50s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Mobile workstation:i7-6500U
    • GE72 6QD-260IT Apache Pro:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkPad P50s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Mobile workstation:2
    • GE72 6QD-260IT Apache Pro:4
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkPad P50s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Mobile workstation:4
    • GE72 6QD-260IT Apache Pro:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad P50s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Mobile workstation:3.1 GHz
    • GE72 6QD-260IT Apache Pro:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad P50s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Mobile workstation:2.5 GHz
    • GE72 6QD-260IT Apache Pro:2.6 GHz

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196 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersMobile workstationLaptop
Market positioningDiffersHigh performanceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor15 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
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-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 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
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® M500MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 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 IDDiffers19160x191B
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDExclusive Audio Boost 2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
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 slotDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown 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 Home
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 10 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers3+66
Battery life (max)Known for one16.3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 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
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.47 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers380.6 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers258.2 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one22.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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