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MSI CX62 6QD-249XFR vs MSI GS32 Shadow-004

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 95identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • CX62 6QD-249XFR:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS32 Shadow-004:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • CX62 6QD-249XFR:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GS32 Shadow-004:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • CX62 6QD-249XFR:Not supported
    • GS32 Shadow-004:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • CX62 6QD-249XFR:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GS32 Shadow-004:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • CX62 6QD-249XFR:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GS32 Shadow-004:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • CX62 6QD-249XFR:i3-6100H
    • GS32 Shadow-004:i7-6500U
  • Processor frequency
    • CX62 6QD-249XFR:2.7 GHz
    • GS32 Shadow-004:2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • CX62 6QD-249XFR:8 GT/s
    • GS32 Shadow-004:4 GT/s

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Comparison of CX62 6QD-249XFR, GS32 Shadow-004
175 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Hi7-6500U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6100 seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersR0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 4x1
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B1916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneExclusive Audio BoostUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM170Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8906388194
Processor codeDiffersSR2FRSR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 X 24 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm227 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.8 mm

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