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MSI GE72 2QE(Apache)-031RU vs MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2455RU

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 130identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-031RU:i7-4720HQ
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2455RU:i7-4710MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-031RU:3.6 GHz
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2455RU:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-031RU:2.6 GHz
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2455RU:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-031RU:L3
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2455RU:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-031RU:BGA 1364
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2455RU:PGA946
  • Bus type
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-031RU:DMI2
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2455RU:DMI
  • Internal memory
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-031RU:8 GB
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2455RU:12 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-031RU:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2455RU:4x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of GE72 2QE(Apache)-031RU, GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2455RU
168 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-4710MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893478931
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1PQ
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one60 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W180 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers419 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm55 mm

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