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MSI GE72 6QD-007ES Apache Pro vs MSI GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES

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  • 177specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 124identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE72 6QD-007ES Apache Pro:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • GE72 6QD-007ES Apache Pro:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE72 6QD-007ES Apache Pro:i7-6700HQ
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor frequency
    • GE72 6QD-007ES Apache Pro:2.6 GHz
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:2.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GE72 6QD-007ES Apache Pro:8 GT/s
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • GE72 6QD-007ES Apache Pro:Smart Cache
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GE72 6QD-007ES Apache Pro:BGA 1440
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:BGA 1364
  • Processor operating modes
    • GE72 6QD-007ES Apache Pro:64-bit
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of GE72 6QD-007ES Apache Pro, GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES
198 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-5700HQ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1364
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
SteppingDiffersR0G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1.25 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD interfaceDiffersM.2mSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x1612
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersNahimic Sound TechnologyAudio Boos
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM170Intel® HM87
Processor special features9 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896787716
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers419.9 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers287.8 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.98 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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