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MSI GE62 2QF-416ES Apache Pro vs MSI GT72 6QE-693XES

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 97identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE62 2QF-416ES Apache Pro:Black, Red
    • GT72 6QE-693XES:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • GE62 2QF-416ES Apache Pro:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 6QE-693XES:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • GE62 2QF-416ES Apache Pro:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT72 6QE-693XES:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE62 2QF-416ES Apache Pro:i7-5700HQ
    • GT72 6QE-693XES:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor frequency
    • GE62 2QF-416ES Apache Pro:2.7 GHz
    • GT72 6QE-693XES:2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GE62 2QF-416ES Apache Pro:5 GT/s
    • GT72 6QE-693XES:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • GE62 2QF-416ES Apache Pro:L3
    • GT72 6QE-693XES:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GE62 2QF-416ES Apache Pro:BGA 1364
    • GT72 6QE-693XES:BGA 1440

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Comparison of GE62 2QF-416ES Apache Pro, GT72 6QE-693XES
180 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
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
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB1.25 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
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
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
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
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM170
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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 Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one60 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W230 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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