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Lenovo ThinkPad W541 vs MSI GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-021FR

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 88identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ThinkPad W541:Mobile workstation
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-021FR:Laptop
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad W541:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-021FR:46.7 cm (18.4")
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad W541:i7-4710MQ
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-021FR:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad W541:3.5 GHz
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-021FR:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad W541:2.5 GHz
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-021FR:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ThinkPad W541:Smart Cache
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-021FR:L3
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad W541:PGA946
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-021FR:BGA 1364
  • Processor codename
    • ThinkPad W541:Haswell
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-021FR:Crystal Well

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Comparison of ThinkPad W541, GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-021FR
194 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersMobile workstationLaptop
Housing materialKnown for oneGlass fibre, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")46.7 cm (18.4")
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4980HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
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
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWBlu-Ray RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® K1100MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
Maximum resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Home Theater v4Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers25
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM87Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8.1
Processor special features8 differ
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893183503
Processor codeDiffersSR1PQSR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers98
Battery capacityDiffers99.9 Wh89 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one11.1 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers170 W330 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
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
CertificationKnown for oneGREENGUARDUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg4.5 kg
WidthDiffers376.6 mm456 mm
DepthDiffers248.1 mm330 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.79 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.95 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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