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MSI GL72 6QC-029XPL vs MSI GL72M 7REX-860BE

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 109identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GL72 6QC-029XPL:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL72M 7REX-860BE:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GL72 6QC-029XPL:i7-6700HQ
    • GL72M 7REX-860BE:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GL72 6QC-029XPL:3.5 GHz
    • GL72M 7REX-860BE:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GL72 6QC-029XPL:2.6 GHz
    • GL72M 7REX-860BE:2.8 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GL72 6QC-029XPL:Skylake
    • GL72M 7REX-860BE:Kaby Lake
  • PCI Express configurations
    • GL72 6QC-029XPL:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • GL72M 7REX-860BE:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
  • Memory clock speed
    • GL72 6QC-029XPL:2133 MHz
    • GL72M 7REX-860BE:2400 MHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • GL72 6QC-029XPL:1 TB
    • GL72M 7REX-860BE:1.12 TB

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Comparison of GL72 6QC-029XPL, GL72M 7REX-860BE
166 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-7700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz2400 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x591B
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM170Intel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Processor special features3 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896797185
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2FQUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm419 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneFreeDOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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