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MSI GE60 2PL-420XES Apache vs MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2275XES

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 101identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2275XES:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2275XES:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2275XES:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:i5-4210H
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2275XES:i7-4710MQ
  • Processor cores
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:2
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2275XES:4
  • Processor threads
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:4
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2275XES:8
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:2.9 GHz
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2275XES:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:3 MB
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2275XES:6 MB

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Comparison of GE60 2PL-420XES Apache, GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2275XES
168 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Hi7-4710MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersCreative Sound Blaster Cinema 2Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Processor special features7 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7892978931
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q0SR1PQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 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
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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