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MSI GE60 2PC (Apache)-028XES vs MSI GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator)

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 119identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PC (Apache)-028XES:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PC (Apache)-028XES:i7-4700HQ
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):i7-4800MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PC (Apache)-028XES:3.4 GHz
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PC (Apache)-028XES:2.4 GHz
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):2.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • GE60 2PC (Apache)-028XES:BGA 1364
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):PGA946
  • Internal memory type
    • GE60 2PC (Apache)-028XES:DDR3-SDRAM
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):DDR3L-SDRAM
  • Memory slots
    • GE60 2PC (Apache)-028XES:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GE60 2PC (Apache)-028XES:16 GB
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):32 GB

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Comparison of GE60 2PC (Apache)-028XES, GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator)
165 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700HQi7-4800MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511675128
Processor codeDiffersSR15ESR15L
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one49 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm

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