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MSI CX72 7QL-032PH vs MSI GE62VR 7RF(Apache Pro)-488PH

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 107identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • CX72 7QL-032PH:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GE62VR 7RF(Apache Pro)-488PH:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • CX72 7QL-032PH:1600 x 900 pixels
    • GE62VR 7RF(Apache Pro)-488PH:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • CX72 7QL-032PH:HD+
    • GE62VR 7RF(Apache Pro)-488PH:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • CX72 7QL-032PH:i7-7500U
    • GE62VR 7RF(Apache Pro)-488PH:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • CX72 7QL-032PH:2
    • GE62VR 7RF(Apache Pro)-488PH:4
  • Processor threads
    • CX72 7QL-032PH:4
    • GE62VR 7RF(Apache Pro)-488PH:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX72 7QL-032PH:3.5 GHz
    • GE62VR 7RF(Apache Pro)-488PH:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CX72 7QL-032PH:2.7 GHz
    • GE62VR 7RF(Apache Pro)-488PH:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of CX72 7QL-032PH, GE62VR 7RF(Apache Pro)-488PH
170 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneH0Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9545197185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
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 oneSR2ZVUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh51 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
HeightKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

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