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MSI GE70 2PE-684XES Apache Pro vs MSI GT72 2QD-656FR Dominator

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 119identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GE70 2PE-684XES Apache Pro:i7-4720HQ
    • GT72 2QD-656FR Dominator:i7-4710MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE70 2PE-684XES Apache Pro:3.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QD-656FR Dominator:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE70 2PE-684XES Apache Pro:2.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QD-656FR Dominator:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GE70 2PE-684XES Apache Pro:L3
    • GT72 2QD-656FR Dominator:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GE70 2PE-684XES Apache Pro:BGA 1364
    • GT72 2QD-656FR Dominator:PGA946
  • Bus type
    • GE70 2PE-684XES Apache Pro:DMI2
    • GT72 2QD-656FR Dominator:DMI
  • Internal memory
    • GE70 2PE-684XES Apache Pro:8 GB
    • GT72 2QD-656FR Dominator:16 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GE70 2PE-684XES Apache Pro:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72 2QD-656FR Dominator:4x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of GE70 2PE-684XES Apache Pro, GT72 2QD-656FR Dominator
170 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-4710MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893478931
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1PQ
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers49 Wh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm48 mm

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