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MSI GE60 2PL Apache vs MSI GS70 2PC(Stealth)-081NE

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 96identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE60 2PL Apache:Black, Red
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-081NE:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PL Apache:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-081NE:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • GE60 2PL Apache:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-081NE:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GE60 2PL Apache:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-081NE:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PL Apache:i5-4200H
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-081NE:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • GE60 2PL Apache:2
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-081NE:4
  • Processor threads
    • GE60 2PL Apache:4
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-081NE:8
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PL Apache:2.8 GHz
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-081NE:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of GE60 2PL Apache, GS70 2PC(Stealth)-081NE
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Hi7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7502775116
Processor codeDiffersSR15GSR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm287 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 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
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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