Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI CX61 2PC-636RU vs MSI GE70 2PL(Apache)-051XRU

143specifications compared
24differ
119identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- CX61 2PC-636RU:Black, Brown
- GE70 2PL(Apache)-051XRU:Black
Display diagonal
- CX61 2PC-636RU:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GE70 2PL(Apache)-051XRU:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- CX61 2PC-636RU:1366 x 768 pixels
- GE70 2PL(Apache)-051XRU:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- CX61 2PC-636RU:i5-4200M
- GE70 2PL(Apache)-051XRU:i5-4200H
Processor boost frequency
- CX61 2PC-636RU:3.1 GHz
- GE70 2PL(Apache)-051XRU:3.4 GHz
Processor frequency
- CX61 2PC-636RU:2.5 GHz
- GE70 2PL(Apache)-051XRU:2.8 GHz
Processor socket
- CX61 2PC-636RU:PGA946
- GE70 2PL(Apache)-051XRU:BGA 1364
Bus type
- CX61 2PC-636RU:DMI
- GE70 2PL(Apache)-051XRU:DMI2

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Comparison of CX61 2PC-636RU, GE70 2PL(Apache)-051XRU
158 specifications	A MSI CX61 2PC-636RU View product	B MSI GE70 2PL(Apache)-051XRU View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Brown	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200M	i5-4200H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	PGA946	BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	37 W	47 W
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS PC Sound	Sound Blaster Cinema
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	102	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	76348	75027
Processor codeDiffers	SR1HA	SR15G
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	120 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	418 mm
DepthDiffers	249.5 mm	269.3 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.23 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.76 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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