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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga Win8.1 US vs MSI GE70 2PE Apache Pro-012MX

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 71differ
  • 78identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • Convertible (Folder)
    • Clamshell
  • Market positioning
    • Business
    • Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • 31.8 cm (12.5")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Yes
    • No
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-5200U
    • i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4

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Lenovo

ThinkPad Yoga Win8.1 USView product
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MSI

GE70 2PE Apache Pro-012MXView product
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitive
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-5200Ui7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Home Theater v4Sound Blaster
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCIntel® HM87
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTrackpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUS English
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1 ProWindows 8.1
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521275116
Processor codeDiffersSR23YSR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh49 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers316 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers221 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers19 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Stylus penKnown for oneYes

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