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MSI GE72 2QE-046US Apache vs MSI GE72 2QE(Apache Pro)-248CZ

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  • 167specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 136identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GE72 2QE-046US Apache:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE72 2QE(Apache Pro)-248CZ:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE72 2QE-046US Apache:i7-4720HQ
    • GE72 2QE(Apache Pro)-248CZ:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE72 2QE-046US Apache:3.6 GHz
    • GE72 2QE(Apache Pro)-248CZ:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE72 2QE-046US Apache:2.6 GHz
    • GE72 2QE(Apache Pro)-248CZ:2.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • GE72 2QE-046US Apache:22 nm
    • GE72 2QE(Apache Pro)-248CZ:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GE72 2QE-046US Apache:64-bit
    • GE72 2QE(Apache Pro)-248CZ:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • GE72 2QE-046US Apache:Haswell
    • GE72 2QE(Apache Pro)-248CZ:Broadwell
  • Stepping
    • GE72 2QE-046US Apache:C0
    • GE72 2QE(Apache Pro)-248CZ:G0

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Comparison of GE72 2QE-046US Apache, GE72 2QE(Apache Pro)-248CZ
177 specifications
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
SSD interfaceDiffersmSATAM.2
Graphics6 differ
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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Processor special features11 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
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
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

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