Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-017XNL vs MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE

133specifications compared
33differ
100identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-017XNL:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor model
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-017XNL:i7-4700HQ
- GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE:i7-4940MX
Processor boost frequency
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-017XNL:3.4 GHz
- GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE:4 GHz
Processor frequency
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-017XNL:2.4 GHz
- GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE:3.1 GHz
Processor cache
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-017XNL:6 MB
- GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE:8 MB
Processor cache type
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-017XNL:Smart Cache
- GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE:L3
Processor socket
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-017XNL:BGA 1364
- GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE:Socket G3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-017XNL:47 W
- GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE:57 W

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Comparison of GE60 2PC(Apache)-017XNL, GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE
168 specifications	A MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-017XNL View product	B MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4700HQ	i7-4940MX
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	Socket G3
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	57 W
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 8 GB	4 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	1.38 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Micro SATA III
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	11.2/12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x416	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	103	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75116	78940
Processor codeKnown for one	SR15E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityDiffers	49 Wh	7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	180 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	249.5 mm	288 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.23 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.76 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 mm

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