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MSI GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BE vs MSI GT70 2OD(Dragon Edition 2)-820FR

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 129identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BE:Black
    • GT70 2OD(Dragon Edition 2)-820FR:Black, Red
  • Processor model
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BE:i7-4700HQ
    • GT70 2OD(Dragon Edition 2)-820FR:i7-4700MQ
  • Processor socket
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BE:BGA 1364
    • GT70 2OD(Dragon Edition 2)-820FR:PGA946
  • Internal memory
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BE:16 GB
    • GT70 2OD(Dragon Edition 2)-820FR:8 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BE:2 x 8 GB
    • GT70 2OD(Dragon Edition 2)-820FR:1 x 8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BE:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT70 2OD(Dragon Edition 2)-820FR:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BE:16 GB
    • GT70 2OD(Dragon Edition 2)-820FR:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BE:1.12 TB
    • GT70 2OD(Dragon Edition 2)-820FR:1 TB

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Comparison of GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-218BE, GT70 2OD(Dragon Edition 2)-820FR
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700HQi7-4700MQ
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard number of keysDiffers103102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511675117
Processor codeDiffersSR15ESR15H
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one49 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm55 mm

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