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MSI CR70 2M-293RU vs MSI GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 109identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • CR70 2M-293RU:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • CR70 2M-293RU:1600 x 900 pixels
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • CR70 2M-293RU:HD+
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:HD
  • Processor family
    • CR70 2M-293RU:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • CR70 2M-293RU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • CR70 2M-293RU:i3-4000M
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:i5-4200H
  • Processor frequency
    • CR70 2M-293RU:2.4 GHz
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:2.8 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • CR70 2M-293RU:PGA946
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:BGA 1364

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Comparison of CR70 2M-293RU, GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU
158 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-4000Mi5-4200H
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510475027
Processor codeDiffersSR1HCSR15G
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers269.3 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 one39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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