Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI CR62 2M-404NL vs MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW

148specifications compared
50differ
98identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- CR62 2M-404NL:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- CR62 2M-404NL:Intel® Core™ i5
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- CR62 2M-404NL:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- CR62 2M-404NL:i5-4210H
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:i7-4870HQ
Processor cores
- CR62 2M-404NL:2
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:4
Processor threads
- CR62 2M-404NL:4
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:8
Processor boost frequency
- CR62 2M-404NL:3.5 GHz
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:3.7 GHz
Processor frequency
- CR62 2M-404NL:2.9 GHz
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of CR62 2M-404NL, GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW
190 specifications	A MSI CR62 2M-404NL View product	B MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Dual-screen	No	No
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4210H	i7-4870HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1364	BGA 1364
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Crystal Well
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	47 W	47 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	0
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.1	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.3	4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x416	0xD26
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Exclusive Audio Boost Technology	Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4	1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel HD GraphicsDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78929	83504
Processor codeDiffers	SR1Q0	SR1ZX
Processor package size	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking station headphone outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station power connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Killer Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	388 mm	320 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	227 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Docking station includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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