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Lenovo IdeaPad Z50 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs MSI GP60 2PE(Leopard)-054UK + HS

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 96identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • IdeaPad Z50 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GP60 2PE(Leopard)-054UK + HS:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Display surface
    • IdeaPad Z50 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Gloss
    • GP60 2PE(Leopard)-054UK + HS:Matt
  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad Z50 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GP60 2PE(Leopard)-054UK + HS:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • IdeaPad Z50 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GP60 2PE(Leopard)-054UK + HS:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad Z50 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • GP60 2PE(Leopard)-054UK + HS:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • IdeaPad Z50 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2
    • GP60 2PE(Leopard)-054UK + HS:4
  • Processor threads
    • IdeaPad Z50 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4
    • GP60 2PE(Leopard)-054UK + HS:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • IdeaPad Z50 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • GP60 2PE(Leopard)-054UK + HS:3.4 GHz

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Comparison of Z50, GP60 2PE(Leopard)-054UK + HS
174 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB2 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB878 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Home TheaterSound Blaster Cinema
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545975116
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers375 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
HeightKnown for one25.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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