Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI CX61 2PC-1217TW vs MSI GT70 2OKWS(Workstation)-1057TW

Add a product
  • 145specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 103identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • CX61 2PC-1217TW:Laptop
    • GT70 2OKWS(Workstation)-1057TW:Mobile workstation
  • Product colour
    • CX61 2PC-1217TW:Black, Brown
    • GT70 2OKWS(Workstation)-1057TW:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • CX61 2PC-1217TW:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2OKWS(Workstation)-1057TW:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • CX61 2PC-1217TW:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 2OKWS(Workstation)-1057TW:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • CX61 2PC-1217TW:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 2OKWS(Workstation)-1057TW:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • CX61 2PC-1217TW:i5-4210M
    • GT70 2OKWS(Workstation)-1057TW:i7-4800MQ
  • Processor cores
    • CX61 2PC-1217TW:2
    • GT70 2OKWS(Workstation)-1057TW:4
  • Processor threads
    • CX61 2PC-1217TW:4
    • GT70 2OKWS(Workstation)-1057TW:8

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of CX61 2PC-1217TW, GT70 2OKWS(Workstation)-1057TW
170 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourDiffersBlack, BrownBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650:1
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Mi7-4800MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.38 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MNVIDIA® Quadro® K3100M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PC SoundSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101275128
Processor codeDiffersSR1L4SR15L
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons