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MSI GL72 6QD-044XCZ vs MSI GS40 6QE-031MY Phantom

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 128identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GS40 6QE-031MY Phantom:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GS40 6QE-031MY Phantom:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GS40 6QE-031MY Phantom:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:i5-6300HQ
    • GS40 6QE-031MY Phantom:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor threads
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:4
    • GS40 6QE-031MY Phantom:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:3.2 GHz
    • GS40 6QE-031MY Phantom:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:2.3 GHz
    • GS40 6QE-031MY Phantom:2.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:8 GB
    • GS40 6QE-031MY Phantom:16 GB

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Comparison of GL72 6QD-044XCZ, GS40 6QE-031MY Phantom
182 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6300HQi7-6700HQ
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1050 MHz
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
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
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 source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown 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
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8895988967
Processor codeDiffersSR2FPSR2FQ
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8060 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg1.6 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm245 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.18 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.28 cm
HeightKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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