Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE vs MSI GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1202XES

153specifications compared
26differ
127identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:i7-4710HQ
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1202XES:i7-4710MQ
Processor socket
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:BGA 1364
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1202XES:PGA946
Bus type
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:DMI2
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1202XES:DMI
Internal memory
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:8 GB
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1202XES:16 GB
Memory slots
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:2x SO-DIMM
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1202XES:4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:16 GB
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1202XES:32 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1202XES:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memory
- GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE:2 GB
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1202XES:3 GB

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Comparison of GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE, GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1202XES
165 specifications	A MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-624NE View product	B MSI GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1202XES View product
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710HQ	i7-4710MQ
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	PGA946
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
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
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Number of hot keysKnown for one	103	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78930	78931
Processor codeDiffers	SR1PX	SR1PQ
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityDiffers	49 Wh	7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	180 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	249.5 mm	267 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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