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MSI GE72 2QD(Apache)-040FR vs MSI GP72 2QD(Leopard)-001FR

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  • 157specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 119identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-040FR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-001FR:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-040FR:i7-4720HQ
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-001FR:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-040FR:3.6 GHz
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-001FR:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-040FR:2.6 GHz
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-001FR:2.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-040FR:22 nm
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-001FR:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-040FR:64-bit
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-001FR:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-040FR:Haswell
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-001FR:Broadwell
  • Stepping
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-040FR:C0
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-001FR:G0

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Comparison of GE72 2QD(Apache)-040FR, GP72 2QD(Leopard)-001FR
180 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-5700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0G0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storageidentical
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x1612
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaAudio Boost
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Processor special features10 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893487716
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one60 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers419 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.95 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.35 cm
HeightKnown for one29 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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