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MSI CX70 2QF-481TW vs MSI GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA

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  • 154specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 126identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • CX70 2QF-481TW:1600 x 900 pixels
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • CX70 2QF-481TW:HD+
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • CX70 2QF-481TW:i7-4712MQ
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX70 2QF-481TW:3.3 GHz
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CX70 2QF-481TW:2.3 GHz
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • CX70 2QF-481TW:PGA946
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • CX70 2QF-481TW:DMI
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:DMI2
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • CX70 2QF-481TW:37 W
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:47 W

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Comparison of CX70 2QF-481TW, GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA
164 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
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4712MQi7-4710HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers102103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893378930
Processor codeDiffersSR1PSSR1PX
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh49 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3 kg
DepthDiffers269.3 mm269 mm

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