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MSI GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW vs MSI GT60 2PC(Dominator)-829XES

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 106identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:35.6 cm (14")
    • GT60 2PC(Dominator)-829XES:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT60 2PC(Dominator)-829XES:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT60 2PC(Dominator)-829XES:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:i5-4210M
    • GT60 2PC(Dominator)-829XES:i7-4810MQ
  • Processor cores
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:2
    • GT60 2PC(Dominator)-829XES:4
  • Processor threads
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:4
    • GT60 2PC(Dominator)-829XES:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:3.2 GHz
    • GT60 2PC(Dominator)-829XES:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:2.6 GHz
    • GT60 2PC(Dominator)-829XES:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW, GT60 2PC(Dominator)-829XES
169 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Mi7-4810MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
Processor socketKnown for onePGA946Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster CinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101278937
Processor codeDiffersSR1L4SR15K
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers5900 mAh7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers239.4 mm267 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.92 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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