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MSI GE72 7RE(Apache Pro)-212RU vs MSI GL62 6QC-497TW

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 111identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE72 7RE(Apache Pro)-212RU:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GL62 6QC-497TW:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • GE72 7RE(Apache Pro)-212RU:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL62 6QC-497TW:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • GE72 7RE(Apache Pro)-212RU:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL62 6QC-497TW:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • GE72 7RE(Apache Pro)-212RU:i7-7700HQ
    • GL62 6QC-497TW:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • GE72 7RE(Apache Pro)-212RU:8
    • GL62 6QC-497TW:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE72 7RE(Apache Pro)-212RU:3.8 GHz
    • GL62 6QC-497TW:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE72 7RE(Apache Pro)-212RU:2.8 GHz
    • GL62 6QC-497TW:2.3 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GE72 7RE(Apache Pro)-212RU:Kaby Lake
    • GL62 6QC-497TW:Skylake

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Comparison of GE72 7RE(Apache Pro)-212RU, GL62 6QC-497TW
160 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi5-6300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers2400 MHz2133 MHz
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x191B
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM175Intel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718588959
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FP
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one51 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers419.9 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers287.8 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2.98 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.2 cm2.9 cm

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