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MSI GE72 2QC(Apache)-209NL vs MSI GE72 Apache-264

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 123identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GE72 2QC(Apache)-209NL:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE72 Apache-264:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE72 2QC(Apache)-209NL:i7-5700HQ
    • GE72 Apache-264:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE72 2QC(Apache)-209NL:3.5 GHz
    • GE72 Apache-264:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE72 2QC(Apache)-209NL:2.7 GHz
    • GE72 Apache-264:2.6 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • GE72 2QC(Apache)-209NL:14 nm
    • GE72 Apache-264:22 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GE72 2QC(Apache)-209NL:32-bit, 64-bit
    • GE72 Apache-264:64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • GE72 2QC(Apache)-209NL:Broadwell
    • GE72 Apache-264:Haswell
  • Stepping
    • GE72 2QC(Apache)-209NL:G0
    • GE72 Apache-264:C0

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Comparison of GE72 2QC(Apache)-209NL, GE72 Apache-264
179 specifications
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
SteppingDiffersG0C0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one37 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120x416
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster CinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Processor special features10 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771678934
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one60 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

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