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MSI CX61 2PC-1422XFR vs MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 108identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • CX61 2PC-1422XFR:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • CX61 2PC-1422XFR:HD
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • CX61 2PC-1422XFR:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • CX61 2PC-1422XFR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • CX61 2PC-1422XFR:i3-4100M
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor cores
    • CX61 2PC-1422XFR:2
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:4
  • Processor threads
    • CX61 2PC-1422XFR:4
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:8
  • Processor cache
    • CX61 2PC-1422XFR:3 MB
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:6 MB

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Comparison of CX61 2PC-1422XFR, GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE
164 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4100Mi7-4710HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-4100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
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
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7634678930
Processor codeDiffersSR1HBSR1PX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
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 & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.6 kg

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