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MSI CX61 2QC-1662XES vs MSI GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XES

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 124identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • CX61 2QC-1662XES:i7-4712MQ
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XES:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX61 2QC-1662XES:3.3 GHz
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XES:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CX61 2QC-1662XES:2.3 GHz
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XES:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • CX61 2QC-1662XES:Smart Cache
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XES:L3
  • Processor socket
    • CX61 2QC-1662XES:PGA946
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XES:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • CX61 2QC-1662XES:DMI
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XES:DMI2
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • CX61 2QC-1662XES:37 W
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XES:47 W
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • CX61 2QC-1662XES:NVIDIA® GeForce® 920M
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XES:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M

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Comparison of CX61 2QC-1662XES, GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1097XES
168 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 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
Memoryidentical
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
Storageidentical
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 920MNVIDIA® 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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PC SoundAudio Boost
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-x, VT-d
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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 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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