Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE62 2QC-605TR Apache vs MSI GS60 2QD(Ghost)-470UK

151specifications compared
37differ
114identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- GE62 2QC-605TR Apache:Black, Red
- GS60 2QD(Ghost)-470UK:Red
Processor generation
- GE62 2QC-605TR Apache:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GS60 2QD(Ghost)-470UK:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- GE62 2QC-605TR Apache:i7-5700HQ
- GS60 2QD(Ghost)-470UK:i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequency
- GE62 2QC-605TR Apache:3.5 GHz
- GS60 2QD(Ghost)-470UK:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- GE62 2QC-605TR Apache:2.7 GHz
- GS60 2QD(Ghost)-470UK:2.6 GHz
Processor lithography
- GE62 2QC-605TR Apache:14 nm
- GS60 2QD(Ghost)-470UK:22 nm
Processor operating modes
- GE62 2QC-605TR Apache:32-bit, 64-bit
- GS60 2QD(Ghost)-470UK:64-bit
Processor codename
- GE62 2QC-605TR Apache:Broadwell
- GS60 2QD(Ghost)-470UK:Haswell

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Comparison of GE62 2QC-605TR Apache, GS60 2QD(Ghost)-470UK
181 specifications	A MSI GE62 2QC-605TR Apache View product	B MSI GS60 2QD(Ghost)-470UK View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Red
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-5700HQ	i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Haswell
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	G0	C0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	37 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Storage1 differ
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2	11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x1612	0x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Sound Blaster Cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 8.1
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	87716	78934
Processor codeDiffers	SR2BP	SR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	60 Wh	52 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.96 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	390 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	266 mm
HeightDiffers	27 mm	19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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