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MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-636XES vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-638NL

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  • 157specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 126identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-636XES:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-638NL:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-636XES:i7-4710HQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-638NL:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-636XES:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-638NL:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-636XES:2.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-638NL:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-636XES:Smart Cache
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-638NL:L3
  • Internal memory
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-636XES:4 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-638NL:8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-636XES:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-638NL:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-636XES:16 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-638NL:32 GB

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Comparison of GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-636XES, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-638NL
169 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
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
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network2 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)
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893078934
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1Q8
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
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 source48 mm

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