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MSI Gaming GE70CH-i765M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT70SR2CH-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 119identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Gaming GE70CH-i765M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:i7-4700MQ
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:i7-4930MX
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GE70CH-i765M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:3.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GE70CH-i765M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Gaming GE70CH-i765M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:6 MB
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:8 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Gaming GE70CH-i765M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:47 W
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:57 W
  • Internal memory
    • Gaming GE70CH-i765M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:8 GB
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:32 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Gaming GE70CH-i765M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:1 x 8 GB
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:4 x 8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • Gaming GE70CH-i765M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:2x SO-DIMM
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:4x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of GE70CH-i765M287, GT70SR2CH-x80M43237BW
165 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700MQi7-4930MX
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketPGA946PGA946
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Extreme Edition Series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W57 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB4 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1.13 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency400 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x416Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound BlasterSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Data networkNot supportedNot supported
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.41.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM87Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511775133
Processor codeDiffersSR15HSR15M
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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