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MSI GE72 2QE(Apache)-040XCN vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-212CN

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 120identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-040XCN:i7-4720HQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-212CN:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-040XCN:3.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-212CN:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-040XCN:2.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-212CN:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-040XCN:L3
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-212CN:Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-040XCN:8 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-212CN:16 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-040XCN:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-212CN:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-040XCN:16 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-212CN:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GE72 2QE(Apache)-040XCN:1 TB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-212CN:1.25 TB

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Comparison of GE72 2QE(Apache)-040XCN, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-212CN
160 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-4710HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 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 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
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
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893478930
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1PX
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers60 Wh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers419 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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