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MSI GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ vs MSI GE70 2PC(Apache)-668RU

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 134identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-668RU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:i7-4710HQ
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-668RU:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:3.5 GHz
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-668RU:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:2.5 GHz
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-668RU:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:Smart Cache
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-668RU:L3
  • Discrete graphics memory type
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:GDDR3
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-668RU:GDDR5
  • On-board graphics card DirectX version
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:12.0
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-668RU:11.2/12
  • Audio system
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:Sound Blaster Cinema 2
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-668RU:Sound Blaster Cinema

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Comparison of GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ, GE70 2PC(Apache)-668RU
163 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
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Cinema 2Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893078934
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1Q8
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh49 Wh
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm269 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 source39 mm

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