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MSI Classic CX61-2PCI345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop vs MSI GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-002RU

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 97identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CX61-2PCI345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:Black, Grey
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-002RU:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CX61-2PCI345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-002RU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • Classic CX61-2PCI345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-002RU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CX61-2PCI345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-002RU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CX61-2PCI345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:i3-4000M
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-002RU:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CX61-2PCI345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:2
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-002RU:4
  • Processor threads
    • Classic CX61-2PCI345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:4
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-002RU:8
  • Processor cache
    • Classic CX61-2PCI345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:3 MB
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-002RU:6 MB

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Comparison of CX61-2PCI345W7, GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-002RU
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4000Mi7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
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 versionDiffers11.111.2/12
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers102103
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510475116
Processor codeDiffersSR1HCSR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 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 oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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