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MSI GE60 2QD(Apache)-1072ID vs MSI WS72 6QJ-211ES

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 80identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1072ID:Laptop
    • WS72 6QJ-211ES:Mobile workstation
  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1072ID:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • WS72 6QJ-211ES:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1072ID:Intel® Core™ i7
    • WS72 6QJ-211ES:Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1072ID:i7-4720HQ
    • WS72 6QJ-211ES:E3-1505MV5
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1072ID:3.6 GHz
    • WS72 6QJ-211ES:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1072ID:2.6 GHz
    • WS72 6QJ-211ES:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1072ID:5 GT/s
    • WS72 6QJ-211ES:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1072ID:6 MB
    • WS72 6QJ-211ES:8 MB

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Comparison of GE60 2QD(Apache)-1072ID, WS72 6QJ-211ES
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQE3-1505MV5
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Xeon E3-1500M v5
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® Quadro® M2000M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics P530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x191D
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel CM236
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Pro
Processor special features9 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893489608
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR2FN
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.55 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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