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MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-236TW vs MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-042TW

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 133identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-236TW:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-042TW:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-236TW:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-042TW:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-236TW:i5-4200H
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-042TW:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-236TW:2
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-042TW:4
  • Processor threads
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-236TW:4
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-042TW:8
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-236TW:2.8 GHz
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-042TW:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-236TW:3 MB
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-042TW:6 MB
  • Internal memory
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-236TW:4 GB
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-042TW:8 GB

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Comparison of GE60 2PC(Apache)-236TW, GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-042TW
161 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Hi7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Processor special features6 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7502775116
Processor codeDiffersSR15GSR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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