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MSI GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-062RU vs Samsung ATIV NP940X5J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 91identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-062RU:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • ATIV NP940X5J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-062RU:No
    • ATIV NP940X5J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor model
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-062RU:i5-4200H
    • ATIV NP940X5J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-062RU:3.4 GHz
    • ATIV NP940X5J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-062RU:2.8 GHz
    • ATIV NP940X5J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-062RU:BGA 1364
    • ATIV NP940X5J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-062RU:47 W
    • ATIV NP940X5J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:15 W
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-062RU:16
    • ATIV NP940X5J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:12

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189 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Hi5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaHD
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.92 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Photoshop Element 11 Microsoft Office Trial Recovery Samsung Link Settings S Player+ S PhotoStudio Support Center SW Update
Processor special features8 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7502775459
Processor codeDiffersSR15GSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers49 Wh62 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.78 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm374.3 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm249.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.57 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.59 cm
HeightKnown for one39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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