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Lenovo P51 + 5WS0Q41627 vs MSI GL72M 7RDX-1279XFR

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 97identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • P51 + 5WS0Q41627:Mobile workstation
    • GL72M 7RDX-1279XFR:Laptop
  • Market positioning
    • P51 + 5WS0Q41627:High performance
    • GL72M 7RDX-1279XFR:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • P51 + 5WS0Q41627:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GL72M 7RDX-1279XFR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • P51 + 5WS0Q41627:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL72M 7RDX-1279XFR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • P51 + 5WS0Q41627:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL72M 7RDX-1279XFR:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • P51 + 5WS0Q41627:i7-7820HQ
    • GL72M 7RDX-1279XFR:i5-7300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • P51 + 5WS0Q41627:8
    • GL72M 7RDX-1279XFR:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • P51 + 5WS0Q41627:3.9 GHz
    • GL72M 7RDX-1279XFR:3.5 GHz

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186 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersMobile workstationLaptop
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), MagnesiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffersHigh performanceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeKnown for oneFlatUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7820HQi5-7300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7800 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1.12 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® M2200NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC3268Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerDiffers2 W8 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® CM238Intel® HM175
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers9749697456
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers90 Wh41 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one170 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, Power on, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.67 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers377.4 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers252.3 mm287 mm
Height (front)Differs2.45 cm2.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.94 cm3.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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