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MSI GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-235XPL vs MSI GE70-2QDi581B (Apache)

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  • 152specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 125identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-235XPL:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE70-2QDi581B (Apache):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-235XPL:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE70-2QDi581B (Apache):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-235XPL:i7-4700HQ
    • GE70-2QDi581B (Apache):i5-4210H
  • Processor cores
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-235XPL:4
    • GE70-2QDi581B (Apache):2
  • Processor threads
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-235XPL:8
    • GE70-2QDi581B (Apache):4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-235XPL:3.4 GHz
    • GE70-2QDi581B (Apache):3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-235XPL:2.4 GHz
    • GE70-2QDi581B (Apache):2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-235XPL:6 MB
    • GE70-2QDi581B (Apache):3 MB

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Comparison of GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-235XPL, GE70-2QDi581B (Apache)
177 specifications
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700HQi5-4210H
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWBlu-Ray RW
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaAudio Boost
Speaker powerDiffers2 W8 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — 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)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8.1
Processor special features6 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511678929
Processor codeDiffersSR15ESR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one49 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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