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MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-278TR vs MSI GT70 2OD-872TR

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 122identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-278TR:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2OD-872TR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-278TR:i7-4710HQ
    • GT70 2OD-872TR:i7-4800MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-278TR:3.5 GHz
    • GT70 2OD-872TR:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-278TR:2.5 GHz
    • GT70 2OD-872TR:2.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-278TR:BGA 1364
    • GT70 2OD-872TR:PGA946
  • Memory slots
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-278TR:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT70 2OD-872TR:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-278TR:16 GB
    • GT70 2OD-872TR:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-278TR:1 TB
    • GT70 2OD-872TR:1.25 TB

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Comparison of GE60 2PC(Apache)-278TR, GT70 2OD-872TR
166 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi7-4800MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
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
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard number of keysDiffers103102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893075128
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR15L
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one49 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 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

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