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MSI GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1088PH vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1030AU

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  • 162specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 120identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1088PH:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1030AU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1088PH:i7-4720HQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1030AU:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1088PH:3.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1030AU:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1088PH:2.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1030AU:2.8 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1088PH:Haswell
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1030AU:Crystal Well
  • Internal memory
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1088PH:4 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1030AU:16 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1088PH:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1030AU:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1088PH:16 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1030AU:32 GB

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Comparison of GE60 2QE(Apache Pro)-1088PH, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1030AU
183 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-4980HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB2 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
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
Maximum resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893483503
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W230 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm48 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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