Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL vs MSI GE72 Apache-264

153specifications compared
40differ
113identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:Black, Red
- GE72 Apache-264:Black
Display diagonal
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GE72 Apache-264:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor generation
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GE72 Apache-264:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:i7-5700HQ
- GE72 Apache-264:i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequency
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:3.5 GHz
- GE72 Apache-264:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:2.7 GHz
- GE72 Apache-264:2.6 GHz
Processor lithography
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:14 nm
- GE72 Apache-264:22 nm
Processor operating modes
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:32-bit, 64-bit
- GE72 Apache-264:64-bit

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Comparison of GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL, GE72 Apache-264
181 specifications	A MSI GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL View product	B MSI GE72 Apache-264 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Dual-screenKnown for one	No	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
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,1000,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 8.1
Processor special features10 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
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
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	60 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	120 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	419 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	280 mm
HeightDiffers	27 mm	29 mm

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