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MSI GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-405US vs MSI GE72 6QL(Apache)-076FR

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  • 161specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 113identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-405US:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE72 6QL(Apache)-076FR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-405US:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE72 6QL(Apache)-076FR:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-405US:i7-5700HQ
    • GE72 6QL(Apache)-076FR:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-405US:8
    • GE72 6QL(Apache)-076FR:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-405US:3.5 GHz
    • GE72 6QL(Apache)-076FR:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-405US:2.7 GHz
    • GE72 6QL(Apache)-076FR:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-405US:5 GT/s
    • GE72 6QL(Apache)-076FR:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-405US:L3
    • GE72 6QL(Apache)-076FR:Smart Cache

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Comparison of GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-405US, GE72 6QL(Apache)-076FR
184 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi5-6300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersG0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers37 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5600Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120x191B
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersNahimicNahimic Audio Enhancer
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionDiffers1.4a1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771688959
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR2FP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers419 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one29 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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