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MSI GE72 Apache Pro-242 vs MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2433XFR

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 107identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GE72 Apache Pro-242:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2433XFR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE72 Apache Pro-242:i7-5700HQ
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2433XFR:i7-4710MQ
  • Processor frequency
    • GE72 Apache Pro-242:2.7 GHz
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2433XFR:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GE72 Apache Pro-242:L3
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2433XFR:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GE72 Apache Pro-242:BGA 1364
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2433XFR:PGA946
  • Processor lithography
    • GE72 Apache Pro-242:14 nm
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2433XFR:22 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GE72 Apache Pro-242:32-bit, 64-bit
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2433XFR:64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • GE72 Apache Pro-242:Broadwell
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2433XFR:Haswell

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Comparison of GE72 Apache Pro-242, GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2433XFR
183 specifications
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi7-4710MQ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersG0C0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one37 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
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 versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersNahimicSound Blaster Cinema
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeDOS
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
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 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 Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)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® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771678931
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR1PQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W180 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers418.9 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers279.9 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm55 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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