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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE72 Apache Pro-242 vs MSI GS70 2PC(Stealth)-486RU

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 98identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-5700HQ
    • i5-4210H
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.7 GHz
    • 2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 6 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache

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GS70 2PC(Stealth)-486RUView product
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi5-4210H
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
SteppingDiffersG0C0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersNahimicSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
HDMI versionDiffers1.41.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 8.1
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771678929
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for one60 Wh
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers418.9 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers279.9 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm21.8 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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