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MSI GE62 2QC(Apache)-401XPT vs MSI GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-686XUA

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 104identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-401XPT:Black, Red
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-686XUA:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-401XPT:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-686XUA:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-401XPT:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-686XUA:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-401XPT:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-686XUA:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-401XPT:i5-4210H
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-686XUA:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-401XPT:2
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-686XUA:4
  • Processor threads
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-401XPT:4
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-686XUA:8
  • Processor frequency
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-401XPT:2.9 GHz
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-686XUA:2.7 GHz

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Comparison of GE62 2QC(Apache)-401XPT, GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-686XUA
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Hi7-5700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 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 memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
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)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x1612
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown 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 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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers7892987716
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q0SR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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