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MSI GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-420ES vs MSI PE60 6QE-054US

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  • 166specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 122identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-420ES:Black
    • PE60 6QE-054US:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-420ES:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • PE60 6QE-054US:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-420ES:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • PE60 6QE-054US:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-420ES:i7-5700HQ
    • PE60 6QE-054US:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor frequency
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-420ES:2.7 GHz
    • PE60 6QE-054US:2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-420ES:5 GT/s
    • PE60 6QE-054US:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-420ES:L3
    • PE60 6QE-054US:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-420ES:BGA 1364
    • PE60 6QE-054US:BGA 1440

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Comparison of GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-420ES, PE60 6QE-054US
194 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor15 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi7-6700HQ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.6 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 i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersG0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers37 W35 W
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
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
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 DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120x191B
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersNahimic Sound TechnologyAudio Boost
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771688967
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR2FQ
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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers419 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm260 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm27 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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