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MSI GE60 2PG Apache vs MSI GT70 2PC Dominator

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 121identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PG Apache:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2PC Dominator:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PG Apache:i7-4710MQ
    • GT70 2PC Dominator:i7-4810MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PG Apache:3.5 GHz
    • GT70 2PC Dominator:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PG Apache:2.5 GHz
    • GT70 2PC Dominator:2.8 GHz
  • Bus type
    • GE60 2PG Apache:DMI
    • GT70 2PC Dominator:DMI2
  • Internal memory
    • GE60 2PG Apache:8 GB
    • GT70 2PC Dominator:16 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • GE60 2PG Apache:DDR3L-SDRAM
    • GT70 2PC Dominator:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Memory slots
    • GE60 2PG Apache:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT70 2PC Dominator:4x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of GE60 2PG Apache, GT70 2PC Dominator
180 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4810MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Processor socketKnown for onePGA946Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaCreative Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893178937
Processor codeDiffersSR1PQSR15K
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one49 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 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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