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MSI CX61 2PF-1465XPL vs MSI GE60 2PL(Apache)-1027XPL

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 123identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-1027XPL:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor model
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:i7-4712MQ
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-1027XPL:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:3.3 GHz
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-1027XPL:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:2.3 GHz
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-1027XPL:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:Smart Cache
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-1027XPL:L3
  • Processor socket
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:PGA946
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-1027XPL:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:DMI
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-1027XPL:DMI2
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:37 W
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-1027XPL:47 W

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Comparison of CX61 2PF-1465XPL, GE60 2PL(Apache)-1027XPL
176 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4712MQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 840MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
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
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)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Operating system languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePolish
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893378934
Processor codeDiffersSR1PSSR1Q8
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
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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