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MSI CX72 6QD-230RU vs MSI PE70 7RD-221UK

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 107identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • CX72 6QD-230RU:Black
    • PE70 7RD-221UK:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • CX72 6QD-230RU:1600 x 900 pixels
    • PE70 7RD-221UK:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • CX72 6QD-230RU:HD+
    • PE70 7RD-221UK:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • CX72 6QD-230RU:Intel® Core™ i3
    • PE70 7RD-221UK:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • CX72 6QD-230RU:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • PE70 7RD-221UK:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • CX72 6QD-230RU:i3-6100H
    • PE70 7RD-221UK:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • CX72 6QD-230RU:2
    • PE70 7RD-221UK:4
  • Processor threads
    • CX72 6QD-230RU:4
    • PE70 7RD-221UK:8

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Comparison of CX72 6QD-230RU, PE70 7RD-221UK
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Hi7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6100 seriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1440Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz2400 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x591B
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM170Intel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8906397185
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2FRUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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