Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE70 2PC (Apache)-037UK vs MSI GT70 2OC-417RU

151specifications compared
27differ
124identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- GE70 2PC (Apache)-037UK:i7-4700HQ
- GT70 2OC-417RU:i7-4700MQ
Processor socket
- GE70 2PC (Apache)-037UK:BGA 1364
- GT70 2OC-417RU:PGA946
Memory slots
- GE70 2PC (Apache)-037UK:2x SO-DIMM
- GT70 2OC-417RU:4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory
- GE70 2PC (Apache)-037UK:16 GB
- GT70 2OC-417RU:32 GB
Total storage capacity
- GE70 2PC (Apache)-037UK:1 TB
- GT70 2OC-417RU:750 GB
HDD capacity
- GE70 2PC (Apache)-037UK:1 TB
- GT70 2OC-417RU:750 GB
HDD interface
- GE70 2PC (Apache)-037UK:SATA
- GT70 2OC-417RU:SATA II
Discrete graphics card model
- GE70 2PC (Apache)-037UK:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
- GT70 2OC-417RU:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770M

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Comparison of GE70 2PC (Apache)-037UK, GT70 2OC-417RU
165 specifications	A MSI GE70 2PC (Apache)-037UK View product	B MSI GT70 2OC-417RU View product
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4700HQ	i7-4700MQ
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	PGA946
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Dynaudio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	103	102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75116	75117
Processor codeDiffers	SR15E	SR15H
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	49 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	180 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	418 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	39 mm	55 mm

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