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MSI GE60 2PC(Apache)-873RU vs MSI GS60 2PL(Ghost)-035RU

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 113identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-873RU:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-035RU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-873RU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-035RU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-873RU:i7-4720HQ
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-035RU:i5-4210H
  • Processor cores
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-873RU:4
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-035RU:2
  • Processor threads
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-873RU:8
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-035RU:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-873RU:3.6 GHz
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-035RU:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-873RU:2.6 GHz
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-035RU:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GE60 2PC(Apache)-873RU:6 MB
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-035RU:3 MB

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Comparison of GE60 2PC(Apache)-873RU, GS60 2PL(Ghost)-035RU
167 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi5-4210H
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster CinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893478929
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers49 Wh52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm266 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 source19.9 mm

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