Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-281XES vs MSI GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1852XES

155specifications compared
22differ
133identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-281XES:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1852XES:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor model
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-281XES:i7-4710HQ
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1852XES:i7-4710MQ
Processor socket
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-281XES:BGA 1364
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1852XES:PGA946
Bus type
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-281XES:DMI2
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1852XES:DMI
Memory slots
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-281XES:2x SO-DIMM
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1852XES:4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-281XES:16 GB
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1852XES:32 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-281XES:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1852XES:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memory
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-281XES:2 GB
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1852XES:3 GB

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Comparison of GE60 2PC(Apache)-281XES, GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1852XES
166 specifications	A MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-281XES View product	B MSI GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1852XES View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710HQ	i7-4710MQ
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	PGA946
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
Memory2 differ
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
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78930	78931
Processor codeDiffers	SR1PX	SR1PQ
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	49 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
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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