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MSI CX61 2PC-812XFR vs MSI GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-241FR

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 64differ
  • 89identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • CX61 2PC-812XFR:Red
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-241FR:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • CX61 2PC-812XFR:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-241FR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • CX61 2PC-812XFR:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-241FR:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • CX61 2PC-812XFR:Not supported
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-241FR:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • CX61 2PC-812XFR:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-241FR:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • CX61 2PC-812XFR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-241FR:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • CX61 2PC-812XFR:i3-4100M
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-241FR:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • CX61 2PC-812XFR:2
    • GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-241FR:4

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Comparison of CX61 2PC-812XFR, GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-241FR
182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
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 typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i35th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4100Mi7-5700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-4100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x1612
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
Network3 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)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI versionDiffers1.41.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
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 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7634687716
Processor codeDiffersSR1HBSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W150 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 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
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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