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MSI GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-646AU vs MSI GP70 2QF(Leopard Pro)-I7281PH

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  • 163specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 130identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-646AU:35.6 cm (14")
    • GP70 2QF(Leopard Pro)-I7281PH:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-646AU:1600 x 900 pixels
    • GP70 2QF(Leopard Pro)-I7281PH:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-646AU:HD+
    • GP70 2QF(Leopard Pro)-I7281PH:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-646AU:i7-4712MQ
    • GP70 2QF(Leopard Pro)-I7281PH:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-646AU:3.3 GHz
    • GP70 2QF(Leopard Pro)-I7281PH:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-646AU:2.3 GHz
    • GP70 2QF(Leopard Pro)-I7281PH:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-646AU:Smart Cache
    • GP70 2QF(Leopard Pro)-I7281PH:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-646AU:PGA946
    • GP70 2QF(Leopard Pro)-I7281PH:BGA 1364

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Comparison of GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-646AU, GP70 2QF(Leopard Pro)-I7281PH
178 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4712MQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM86
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1 ProWindows 8.1
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893378934
Processor codeDiffersSR1PSSR1Q8
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers239.4 mm269.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 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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