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MSI CX61 2PC-687XAU vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 105identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • CX61 2PC-687XAU:Black, Brown
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • CX61 2PC-687XAU:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • CX61 2PC-687XAU:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • CX61 2PC-687XAU:HD
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • CX61 2PC-687XAU:i7-4702MQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX61 2PC-687XAU:3.2 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CX61 2PC-687XAU:2.2 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • CX61 2PC-687XAU:PGA946
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:BGA 1364

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Comparison of CX61 2PC-687XAU, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BrownBlack
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
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4702MQi7-4710HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 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 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PC SoundSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511978930
Processor codeDiffersSR15JSR1PX
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W230 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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm294 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 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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