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MSI GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-281RU vs MSI GE70 2PL(Apache)-266XCZ

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 122identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-281RU:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-266XCZ:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-281RU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-266XCZ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-281RU:i7-4710HQ
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-266XCZ:i5-4210H
  • Processor cores
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-281RU:4
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-266XCZ:2
  • Processor threads
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-281RU:8
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-266XCZ:4
  • Processor frequency
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-281RU:2.5 GHz
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-266XCZ:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-281RU:6 MB
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-266XCZ:3 MB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-281RU:SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-266XCZ:SD

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Comparison of GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-281RU, GE70 2PL(Apache)-266XCZ
160 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi5-4210H
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893078929
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers49 Wh4400 mAh
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.7 kg
DepthDiffers269 mm269.3 mm

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