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MSI CX61 2PF-1465XPL vs MSI GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1042XPL

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 118identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1042XPL:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor model
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:i7-4712MQ
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1042XPL:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:3.3 GHz
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1042XPL:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:2.3 GHz
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1042XPL:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:Smart Cache
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1042XPL:L3
  • Processor socket
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:PGA946
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1042XPL:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:DMI
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1042XPL:DMI2
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • CX61 2PF-1465XPL:37 W
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1042XPL:47 W

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Comparison of CX61 2PF-1465XPL, GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1042XPL
177 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
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 840MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
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 SoundAudio Boost
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionDiffers1.4a1.4
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown 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
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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.6 kg
DepthDiffers249.5 mm249 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 mm

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