Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE70 2QD(Apache)-698NE vs MSI GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1066US

157specifications compared
31differ
126identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GE70 2QD(Apache)-698NE:43.9 cm (17.3")
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1066US:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor model
- GE70 2QD(Apache)-698NE:i7-4720HQ
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1066US:i7-4710MQ
Processor boost frequency
- GE70 2QD(Apache)-698NE:3.6 GHz
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1066US:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- GE70 2QD(Apache)-698NE:2.6 GHz
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1066US:2.5 GHz
Processor cache type
- GE70 2QD(Apache)-698NE:L3
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1066US:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- GE70 2QD(Apache)-698NE:BGA 1364
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1066US:PGA946
Bus type
- GE70 2QD(Apache)-698NE:DMI2
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1066US:DMI
Memory slots
- GE70 2QD(Apache)-698NE:2x SO-DIMM
- GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1066US:4x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of GE70 2QD(Apache)-698NE, GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1066US
169 specifications	A MSI GE70 2QD(Apache)-698NE View product	B MSI GT60 2QD(Dominator)-1066US View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4720HQ	i7-4710MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	PGA946
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	mSATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Audio Boost	Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM87
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78934	78931
Processor codeDiffers	SR1Q8	SR1PQ
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	418 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	267 mm
HeightDiffers	39 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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