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MSI Gaming GL62MX1096 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ vs MSI Gaming GS43VR210 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 124identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GL62MX1096 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GS43VR210 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:35.6 cm (14")
  • Internal memory
    • Gaming GL62MX1096 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:16 GB
    • Gaming GS43VR210 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Gaming GL62MX1096 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:1 TB
    • Gaming GS43VR210 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:1.51 TB
  • Storage media
    • Gaming GL62MX1096 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:HDD
    • Gaming GS43VR210 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:HDD+SSD
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Gaming GL62MX1096 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
    • Gaming GS43VR210 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • Gaming GL62MX1096 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:2 GB
    • Gaming GS43VR210 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:6 GB
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • Gaming GL62MX1096 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:4
    • Gaming GS43VR210 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:2
  • Speaker power
    • Gaming GL62MX1096 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:8 W
    • Gaming GS43VR210 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:4 W

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Comparison of GL62MX1096, GS43VR210
156 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-7700HQi7-7700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequency2.8 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x591B0x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
CUDAYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerDiffers8 W4 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID9718597185
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm245 mm
Height (front)Differs2.2 cm2.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.9 cm2.28 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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