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MSI GE73 8RF-212IT Raider RGB vs MSI GS70 6QE Stealth Pro 006-HID2

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 100identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GE73 8RF-212IT Raider RGB:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GS70 6QE Stealth Pro 006-HID2:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GE73 8RF-212IT Raider RGB:i7-8750H
    • GS70 6QE Stealth Pro 006-HID2:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • GE73 8RF-212IT Raider RGB:6
    • GS70 6QE Stealth Pro 006-HID2:4
  • Processor threads
    • GE73 8RF-212IT Raider RGB:12
    • GS70 6QE Stealth Pro 006-HID2:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE73 8RF-212IT Raider RGB:4.1 GHz
    • GS70 6QE Stealth Pro 006-HID2:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE73 8RF-212IT Raider RGB:2.2 GHz
    • GS70 6QE Stealth Pro 006-HID2:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GE73 8RF-212IT Raider RGB:9 MB
    • GS70 6QE Stealth Pro 006-HID2:6 MB
  • Processor codename
    • GE73 8RF-212IT Raider RGB:Coffee Lake
    • GS70 6QE Stealth Pro 006-HID2:Skylake

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Comparison of GE73 8RF-212IT Raider RGB, GS70 6QE Stealth Pro 006-HID2
172 specifications
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8750Hi7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB6 MB
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI3
SteppingDiffersU0R0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one1.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers13490688967
Processor codeDiffersSR3YYSR2FQ
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for one51 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 W150 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.89 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers419.2 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers287.1 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers30.1 mm21.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
On/off buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

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