Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-697BE vs MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES

156specifications compared
28differ
128identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-697BE:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor model
- GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-697BE:i7-4720HQ
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES:i7-4710MQ
Processor boost frequency
- GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-697BE:3.6 GHz
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-697BE:2.6 GHz
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES:2.5 GHz
Processor cache type
- GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-697BE:L3
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-697BE:BGA 1364
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES:PGA946
Bus type
- GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-697BE:DMI2
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES:DMI
Internal memory
- GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-697BE:8 GB
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES:16 GB

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Comparison of GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-697BE, GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES
170 specifications	A MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-697BE View product	B MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4720HQ	i7-4710MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
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
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M	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 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 & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of 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 features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78934	78931
Processor codeDiffers	SR1Q8	SR1PQ
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	49 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	180 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	249.5 mm	288 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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