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MSI CX70 2OD-279XPL vs MSI GE70 2PL(Apache)-219UK

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 129identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • CX70 2OD-279XPL:1600 x 900 pixels
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-219UK:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • CX70 2OD-279XPL:HD+
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-219UK:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • CX70 2OD-279XPL:i5-4200M
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-219UK:i5-4200H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX70 2OD-279XPL:3.1 GHz
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-219UK:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CX70 2OD-279XPL:2.5 GHz
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-219UK:2.8 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • CX70 2OD-279XPL:PGA946
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-219UK:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • CX70 2OD-279XPL:DMI
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-219UK:DMI2
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • CX70 2OD-279XPL:37 W
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-219UK:47 W

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Comparison of CX70 2OD-279XPL, GE70 2PL(Apache)-219UK
156 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Mi5-4200H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSound Blaster Cinema
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7634875027
Processor codeDiffersSR1HASR15G
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W

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