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MSI GE70-2PEi742SFD Apache Pro vs MSI GT70-2QD16SR21FD (Dominator)

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  • 161specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 130identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GE70-2PEi742SFD Apache Pro:i7-4720HQ
    • GT70-2QD16SR21FD (Dominator):i7-4710MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE70-2PEi742SFD Apache Pro:3.6 GHz
    • GT70-2QD16SR21FD (Dominator):3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE70-2PEi742SFD Apache Pro:2.6 GHz
    • GT70-2QD16SR21FD (Dominator):2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GE70-2PEi742SFD Apache Pro:L3
    • GT70-2QD16SR21FD (Dominator):Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GE70-2PEi742SFD Apache Pro:BGA 1364
    • GT70-2QD16SR21FD (Dominator):PGA946
  • Bus type
    • GE70-2PEi742SFD Apache Pro:DMI2
    • GT70-2QD16SR21FD (Dominator):DMI
  • Internal memory
    • GE70-2PEi742SFD Apache Pro:4 GB
    • GT70-2QD16SR21FD (Dominator):16 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GE70-2PEi742SFD Apache Pro:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT70-2QD16SR21FD (Dominator):4x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of GE70-2PEi742SFD Apache Pro, GT70-2QD16SR21FD (Dominator)
171 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 memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
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
Audio1 differ
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893478931
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1PQ
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one49 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm55 mm

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