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MSI GE72 2QC-014NL Apache vs MSI P65 8RE-054FR

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 75identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE72 2QC-014NL Apache:Black
    • P65 8RE-054FR:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • GE72 2QC-014NL Apache:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • P65 8RE-054FR:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • GE72 2QC-014NL Apache:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • P65 8RE-054FR:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE72 2QC-014NL Apache:i7-5700HQ
    • P65 8RE-054FR:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • GE72 2QC-014NL Apache:4
    • P65 8RE-054FR:6
  • Processor threads
    • GE72 2QC-014NL Apache:8
    • P65 8RE-054FR:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE72 2QC-014NL Apache:3.5 GHz
    • P65 8RE-054FR:4.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE72 2QC-014NL Apache:2.7 GHz
    • P65 8RE-054FR:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of GE72 2QC-014NL Apache, P65 8RE-054FR
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor19 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersG0U0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers37 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz1.7 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCNot supported
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 Max-Q
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5600Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120x3E9B
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers87716134906
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR3YY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers419 mm357.7 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm247.7 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm17.9 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM370
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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