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Lenovo ThinkPad E480 vs MSI GP62M 7RDX-2284BE Leopard

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 92identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Market positioning
    • ThinkPad E480:Business
    • GP62M 7RDX-2284BE Leopard:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad E480:35.6 cm (14")
    • GP62M 7RDX-2284BE Leopard:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad E480:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GP62M 7RDX-2284BE Leopard:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad E480:i7-8550U
    • GP62M 7RDX-2284BE Leopard:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad E480:4 GHz
    • GP62M 7RDX-2284BE Leopard:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad E480:1.8 GHz
    • GP62M 7RDX-2284BE Leopard:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • ThinkPad E480:4 GT/s
    • GP62M 7RDX-2284BE Leopard:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad E480:8 MB
    • GP62M 7RDX-2284BE Leopard:6 MB

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Comparison of ThinkPad E480, GP62M 7RDX-2284BE Leopard
201 specifications
Design1 differ
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeKnown for oneFlatUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one250 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one400:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-7700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 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, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 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 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon RX 550NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Audio2 differ
Audio chipKnown for oneConexant CX11852Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Advanced AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.2
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
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
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Live SafeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258997185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for one45 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 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 oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.75 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one19.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175

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