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MSI GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1036XES vs MSI GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-053RU

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  • 157specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 115identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1036XES:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-053RU:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1036XES:i7-4720HQ
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-053RU:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1036XES:3.6 GHz
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-053RU:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1036XES:2.6 GHz
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-053RU:2.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1036XES:22 nm
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-053RU:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1036XES:64-bit
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-053RU:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1036XES:Haswell
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-053RU:Broadwell
  • Stepping
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1036XES:C0
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-053RU:G0

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Comparison of GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1036XES, GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-053RU
177 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-5700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0G0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboNo
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x1612
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAudio BoostSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI versionDiffers1.41.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
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 IDDiffers7893487716
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.96 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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