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MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-473ES vs MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1659RU

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 101identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-473ES:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1659RU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-473ES:i7-4710MQ
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1659RU:i7-4940MX
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-473ES:3.5 GHz
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1659RU:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-473ES:2.5 GHz
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1659RU:3.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-473ES:6 MB
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1659RU:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-473ES:Smart Cache
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1659RU:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-473ES:PGA946
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1659RU:Socket G3
  • Bus type
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-473ES:DMI
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1659RU:DMI2

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Comparison of GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-473ES, GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1659RU
167 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4940MX
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA946Socket G3
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W57 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1.38 TB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers13
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2/12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x416Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893178940
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1PQUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers49 Wh7800 mAh
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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