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MSI GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ vs MSI GE62-6QF16H21 Apache Pro

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  • 166specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 119identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:Black, Red
    • GE62-6QF16H21 Apache Pro:Black
  • Processor generation
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE62-6QF16H21 Apache Pro:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:i7-5700HQ
    • GE62-6QF16H21 Apache Pro:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor frequency
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:2.7 GHz
    • GE62-6QF16H21 Apache Pro:2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:5 GT/s
    • GE62-6QF16H21 Apache Pro:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:L3
    • GE62-6QF16H21 Apache Pro:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:BGA 1364
    • GE62-6QF16H21 Apache Pro:BGA 1440
  • Processor operating modes
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:32-bit, 64-bit
    • GE62-6QF16H21 Apache Pro:64-bit

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Comparison of GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ, GE62-6QF16H21 Apache Pro
184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor15 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi7-6700HQ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersG0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers37 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
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 5600Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaExclusive Audio Boost 2
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM170
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Processor special features9 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771688967
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers60 Wh51 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one27 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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