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MSI GE62 6QF(Apache Pro)-011XPL vs MSI GE63 7RC(Raider)-004

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 115identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GE62 6QF(Apache Pro)-011XPL:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE63 7RC(Raider)-004:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE62 6QF(Apache Pro)-011XPL:i7-6700HQ
    • GE63 7RC(Raider)-004:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE62 6QF(Apache Pro)-011XPL:3.5 GHz
    • GE63 7RC(Raider)-004:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE62 6QF(Apache Pro)-011XPL:2.6 GHz
    • GE63 7RC(Raider)-004:2.8 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GE62 6QF(Apache Pro)-011XPL:Skylake
    • GE63 7RC(Raider)-004:Kaby Lake
  • PCI Express configurations
    • GE62 6QF(Apache Pro)-011XPL:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • GE63 7RC(Raider)-004:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
  • Optical drive type
    • GE62 6QF(Apache Pro)-011XPL:DVD Super Multi
    • GE63 7RC(Raider)-004:No
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • GE62 6QF(Apache Pro)-011XPL:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
    • GE63 7RC(Raider)-004:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050

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Comparison of GE62 6QF(Apache Pro)-011XPL, GE63 7RC(Raider)-004
170 specifications
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-7700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1440Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x591B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM170Intel® HM175
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896797185
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2FQUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W135 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.2 kg
Height (front)Known for one2.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.5 mm

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