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MSI CX61 2PC-636RU vs MSI GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 122identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • CX61 2PC-636RU:Black, Brown
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:Black
  • Processor model
    • CX61 2PC-636RU:i5-4200M
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:i5-4200H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX61 2PC-636RU:3.1 GHz
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CX61 2PC-636RU:2.5 GHz
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:2.8 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • CX61 2PC-636RU:PGA946
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • CX61 2PC-636RU:DMI
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:DMI2
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • CX61 2PC-636RU:37 W
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:47 W
  • Compatible memory cards
    • CX61 2PC-636RU:SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU:SD

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Comparison of CX61 2PC-636RU, GE60 2PL(Apache)-059XRU
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BrownBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Mi5-4200H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
Memoryidentical
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
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PC SoundSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7634875027
Processor codeDiffersSR1HASR15G
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
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

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