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MSI GE60 2QD(Apache)-1061TW vs MSI GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 121identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1061TW:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1061TW:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1061TW:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1061TW:i5-4210H
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor cores
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1061TW:2
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:4
  • Processor threads
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1061TW:4
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:8
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1061TW:2.9 GHz
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1061TW:3 MB
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA:6 MB

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Comparison of GE60 2QD(Apache)-1061TW, GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-490XUA
168 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Hi7-4710HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAudio BoostSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
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)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7892978930
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q0SR1PX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 Wh
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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