Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad P70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HQ Mobile workstation vs MSI Gaming GP72-6QE8H11 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop

146specifications compared
39differ
107identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- ThinkPad P70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HQ Mobile workstation:Mobile workstation
- Gaming GP72-6QE8H11 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Laptop
Display resolution
- ThinkPad P70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HQ Mobile workstation:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Gaming GP72-6QE8H11 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- ThinkPad P70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HQ Mobile workstation:4K Ultra HD
- Gaming GP72-6QE8H11 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Full HD
Processor model
- ThinkPad P70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HQ Mobile workstation:i7-6820HQ
- Gaming GP72-6QE8H11 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkPad P70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HQ Mobile workstation:3.6 GHz
- Gaming GP72-6QE8H11 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad P70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HQ Mobile workstation:2.7 GHz
- Gaming GP72-6QE8H11 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad P70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HQ Mobile workstation:8 MB
- Gaming GP72-6QE8H11 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6 MB
Internal memory
- ThinkPad P70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HQ Mobile workstation:16 GB
- Gaming GP72-6QE8H11 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8 GB

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Comparison of P70, GP72-6QE8H11
194 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad P70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HQ Mobile workstation Model P70 View product	B MSI Gaming GP72-6QE8H11 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop Model GP72-6QE8H11 View product
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Mobile workstation	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	800:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6820HQ	i7-6700HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1440	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus type	DMI3	DMI3
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	R0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-down	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	512 GB	128 GB
NVMeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SSD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	NVMe, PCI Express 3.0
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® Quadro® M3000M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.7 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1050 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	0x191B	0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Home Theater v4	Nahimic Audio Enhancer
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM170
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	ThinkPad UltraNav	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 10 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88970	88967
Processor codeDiffers	SR2FU	SR2FQ
Processor package size	42 x 28 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	96 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	230 W	120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	416 mm	419.9 mm
DepthDiffers	275.5 mm	387.7 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.99 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.42 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source

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