Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE70-2PCi587FD (Apache) vs MSI GS70 2OD-260US

146specifications compared
34differ
112identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GE70-2PCi587FD (Apache):43.9 cm (17.3")
- GS70 2OD-260US:43.2 cm (17")
Processor family
- GE70-2PCi587FD (Apache):Intel® Core™ i5
- GS70 2OD-260US:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- GE70-2PCi587FD (Apache):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GS70 2OD-260US:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- GE70-2PCi587FD (Apache):i5-4200H
- GS70 2OD-260US:i7-4700HQ
Processor cores
- GE70-2PCi587FD (Apache):2
- GS70 2OD-260US:4
Processor threads
- GE70-2PCi587FD (Apache):4
- GS70 2OD-260US:8
Processor frequency
- GE70-2PCi587FD (Apache):2.8 GHz
- GS70 2OD-260US:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- GE70-2PCi587FD (Apache):3 MB
- GS70 2OD-260US:6 MB

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Comparison of GE70-2PCi587FD (Apache), GS70 2OD-260US
176 specifications	A MSI GE70-2PCi587FD (Apache)View product	B MSI GS70 2OD-260US View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.2 cm (17")
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200H	i7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	878 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.1	11.2/12
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Dynaudio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sound Blaster Cinema
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75027	75116
Processor codeDiffers	SR15G	SR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	49 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.66 kg
WidthDiffers	418 mm	418.5 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	287 mm
HeightDiffers	39 mm	21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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