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MSI GE72 6QF(Apache Pro)-014UK vs MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator G)-1455FR

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  • 160specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 111identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GE72 6QF(Apache Pro)-014UK:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator G)-1455FR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE72 6QF(Apache Pro)-014UK:i7-6700HQ
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator G)-1455FR:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE72 6QF(Apache Pro)-014UK:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator G)-1455FR:3.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GE72 6QF(Apache Pro)-014UK:8 GT/s
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator G)-1455FR:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • GE72 6QF(Apache Pro)-014UK:Smart Cache
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator G)-1455FR:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GE72 6QF(Apache Pro)-014UK:BGA 1440
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator G)-1455FR:BGA 1364
  • Processor lithography
    • GE72 6QF(Apache Pro)-014UK:14 nm
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator G)-1455FR:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • GE72 6QF(Apache Pro)-014UK:Skylake
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator G)-1455FR:Haswell

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Comparison of GE72 6QF(Apache Pro)-014UK, GT72 2QD(Dominator G)-1455FR
184 specifications
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
SteppingDiffersR0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x416
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersExclusive Audio Boost 2Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM170Intel® HM87
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896778934
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers419.9 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers287.8 mm294 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 source48 mm

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