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MSI CX61 2PF-1487SG vs MSI GS60 2PL(Ghost)-080BE

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 113identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • CX61 2PF-1487SG:Black
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-080BE:Beige
  • Processor model
    • CX61 2PF-1487SG:i7-4712MQ
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-080BE:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX61 2PF-1487SG:3.3 GHz
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-080BE:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CX61 2PF-1487SG:2.3 GHz
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-080BE:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • CX61 2PF-1487SG:Smart Cache
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-080BE:L3
  • Processor socket
    • CX61 2PF-1487SG:PGA946
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-080BE:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • CX61 2PF-1487SG:DMI
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-080BE:DMI2
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • CX61 2PF-1487SG:37 W
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-080BE:47 W

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Comparison of CX61 2PF-1487SG, GS60 2PL(Ghost)-080BE
176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBeige
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
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 GB8 GB
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
Storage2 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
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
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PC SoundSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
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)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI versionDiffers1.4a1.4b
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W150 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 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm266 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 source19.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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