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MSI GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU

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  • 172specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 136identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU (3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU (2.9 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU has 8 GB more internal memory than the MSI GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU (16 GB vs 8 GB). Only the MSI GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU has Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT). Only the MSI GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU has Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d).

  • Display diagonal
    • GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU:i7-5700HQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU:i7-5950HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU:2.7 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU:2.9 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU:8 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU:16 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU:16 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU:1.12 TB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU:2 TB

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Comparison of GE62 2QL(Apache)-251AU, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-1642AU
179 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi7-5950HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5900 Mobile Series
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one37 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB2 TB
Number of SSDs installedDiffers14
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 6200
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120x1622
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — 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 quantityDiffers12
Processor special features4 differ
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771687720
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR2BJ
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers60 Wh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W230 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm48 mm

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