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MSI GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-618ES vs MSI GE72 6QD-006FR Apache Pro

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  • 166specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 119identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-618ES:Black, Red
    • GE72 6QD-006FR Apache Pro:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-618ES:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE72 6QD-006FR Apache Pro:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-618ES:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE72 6QD-006FR Apache Pro:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-618ES:i7-5700HQ
    • GE72 6QD-006FR Apache Pro:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor frequency
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-618ES:2.7 GHz
    • GE72 6QD-006FR Apache Pro:2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-618ES:5 GT/s
    • GE72 6QD-006FR Apache Pro:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-618ES:L3
    • GE72 6QD-006FR Apache Pro:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-618ES:BGA 1364
    • GE72 6QD-006FR Apache Pro:BGA 1440

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Comparison of GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-618ES, GE72 6QD-006FR Apache Pro
192 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storageidentical
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics6 differ
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
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaNahimic
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features9 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-x, VT-dVT-d, VT-x
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
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one60 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm287.8 mm
HeightKnown for one27 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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