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Product comparison · 2 laptops

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

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

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-4210H
    • i7-4870HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz

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190 specifications
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CR62 2M-404NLView product
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GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TWView product
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Hi7-4870HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 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 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersExclusive Audio Boost TechnologySound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerKnown for one4 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
HDMI versionDiffers1.41.4b
Line-inKnown for oneNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Processor special features10 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers7892983504
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q0SR1ZX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for one47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for onePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneYes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneNo
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneYes
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking station power connectorKnown for one24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for one450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneKiller Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers388 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm227 mm
HeightKnown for one19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC

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