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MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-480XES vs MSI GT70-2PC81FD (Dominator)

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 115identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-480XES:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70-2PC81FD (Dominator):43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-480XES:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70-2PC81FD (Dominator):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-480XES:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70-2PC81FD (Dominator):4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-480XES:i5-4210H
    • GT70-2PC81FD (Dominator):i7-4810MQ
  • Processor cores
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-480XES:2
    • GT70-2PC81FD (Dominator):4
  • Processor threads
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-480XES:4
    • GT70-2PC81FD (Dominator):8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-480XES:3.5 GHz
    • GT70-2PC81FD (Dominator):3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-480XES:2.9 GHz
    • GT70-2PC81FD (Dominator):2.8 GHz

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Comparison of GE60 2PC(Apache)-480XES, GT70-2PC81FD (Dominator)
164 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Hi7-4810MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1364Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 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 quantityDiffers23
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 number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7892978937
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q0SR15K
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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