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MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-637XES vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 98identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-637XES:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-637XES:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-637XES:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-637XES:i5-4210H
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor cores
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-637XES:2
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:4
  • Processor threads
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-637XES:4
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-637XES:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-637XES:2.9 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of GE60 2PC(Apache)-637XES, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES
168 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Hi7-4980HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
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 dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7892983503
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q0SR1ZY
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers49 Wh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm294 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 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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