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Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs MSI GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-257CA

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 86identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Market positioning
    • ThinkPad T470 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Business
    • GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-257CA:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T470 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-257CA:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad T470 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-257CA:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad T470 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-257CA:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad T470 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
    • GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-257CA:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkPad T470 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2
    • GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-257CA:4
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkPad T470 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4
    • GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-257CA:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad T470 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-257CA:3.5 GHz

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200 specifications
Design1 differ
Housing materialKnown for oneGlass-reinforced plastic (GRP), Glass fibreUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")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
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui7-6700HQ
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 cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersH0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneNVMe 3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x191B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 GB
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
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown 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
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — 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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCIntel® HM170
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneSwissUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Processor special features5 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544388967
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers3+36
Battery life (max)Known for one13.9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51.4 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W180 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Securityidentical
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
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.65 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers336.6 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers232.5 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for one19.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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