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MSI GE70 2PL(Apache)-031RU vs MSI GT70-2PE8H11 (Dominator Pro)

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 117identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-031RU:i7-4700HQ
    • GT70-2PE8H11 (Dominator Pro):i7-4810MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-031RU:3.4 GHz
    • GT70-2PE8H11 (Dominator Pro):3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-031RU:2.4 GHz
    • GT70-2PE8H11 (Dominator Pro):2.8 GHz
  • Memory slots
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-031RU:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT70-2PE8H11 (Dominator Pro):4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-031RU:16 GB
    • GT70-2PE8H11 (Dominator Pro):32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-031RU:1 TB
    • GT70-2PE8H11 (Dominator Pro):1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-031RU:HDD
    • GT70-2PE8H11 (Dominator Pro):HDD+SSD
  • HDD speed
    • GE70 2PL(Apache)-031RU:5400 RPM
    • GT70-2PE8H11 (Dominator Pro):7200 RPM

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Comparison of GE70 2PL(Apache)-031RU, GT70-2PE8H11 (Dominator Pro)
171 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700HQi7-4810MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1364Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511678937
Processor codeDiffersSR15ESR15K
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers269.3 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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