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MSI CX61 2PC-1298XFR vs MSI GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-031XFR

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 112identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • CX61 2PC-1298XFR:White
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-031XFR:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • CX61 2PC-1298XFR:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-031XFR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • CX61 2PC-1298XFR:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-031XFR:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • CX61 2PC-1298XFR:HD
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-031XFR:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • CX61 2PC-1298XFR:i7-4712MQ
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-031XFR:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX61 2PC-1298XFR:3.3 GHz
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-031XFR:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CX61 2PC-1298XFR:2.3 GHz
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-031XFR:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • CX61 2PC-1298XFR:PGA946
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-031XFR:BGA 1364

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Comparison of CX61 2PC-1298XFR, GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-031XFR
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4712MQi7-4700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
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 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PC SoundSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers102103
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893375116
Processor codeDiffersSR1PSSR15E
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 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

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