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MSI GE60 2PC Apache-469MX vs MSI GS30 Shadow-045

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 108identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PC Apache-469MX:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS30 Shadow-045:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PC Apache-469MX:i7-4710HQ
    • GS30 Shadow-045:i7-4870HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PC Apache-469MX:3.5 GHz
    • GS30 Shadow-045:3.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GE60 2PC Apache-469MX:Smart Cache
    • GS30 Shadow-045:L3
  • Processor codename
    • GE60 2PC Apache-469MX:Haswell
    • GS30 Shadow-045:Crystal Well
  • Internal memory
    • GE60 2PC Apache-469MX:8 GB
    • GS30 Shadow-045:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GE60 2PC Apache-469MX:1 TB
    • GS30 Shadow-045:256 GB
  • Storage media
    • GE60 2PC Apache-469MX:HDD
    • GS30 Shadow-045:SSD

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Comparison of GE60 2PC Apache-469MX, GS30 Shadow-045
186 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi7-4870HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
Audio2 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster CinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers2 W4 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H87Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893083504
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for one49 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm227 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 source19.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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