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MSI GE62 2QC(Apache)-286XFR vs MSI GL72 6QD-044XCZ

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 98identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-286XFR:Black, Red
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-286XFR:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-286XFR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-286XFR:i5-4210H
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor cores
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-286XFR:2
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-286XFR:3.5 GHz
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-286XFR:2.9 GHz
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-286XFR:5 GT/s
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:8 GT/s

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Comparison of GE62 2QC(Apache)-286XFR, GL72 6QD-044XCZ
178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Hi5-6300HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storageidentical
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 530
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)Differs1150 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaNahimic Audio Enhancer
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
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 versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7892988959
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q0SR2FP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesKnown 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 sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one60 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm37 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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