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MSI CX61 2QF-1870XFR vs MSI GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1047FR

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 114identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • CX61 2QF-1870XFR:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1047FR:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • CX61 2QF-1870XFR:Not supported
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1047FR:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • CX61 2QF-1870XFR:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1047FR:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • CX61 2QF-1870XFR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1047FR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • CX61 2QF-1870XFR:i5-4210M
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1047FR:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • CX61 2QF-1870XFR:2
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1047FR:4
  • Processor threads
    • CX61 2QF-1870XFR:4
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1047FR:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX61 2QF-1870XFR:3.2 GHz
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1047FR:3.6 GHz

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Comparison of CX61 2QF-1870XFR, GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1047FR
168 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Mi7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
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
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® 940MNVIDIA® 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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101278934
Processor codeDiffersSR1L4SR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
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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