Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GP70 2PE(Leopard)-008CZ vs MSI GP70 2PE(Leopard)-014XCZ

153specifications compared
20differ
133identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-008CZ:Intel® Core™ i7
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-014XCZ:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-008CZ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-014XCZ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-008CZ:i7-4700HQ
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-014XCZ:i5-4200H
Processor cores
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-008CZ:4
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-014XCZ:2
Processor threads
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-008CZ:8
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-014XCZ:4
Processor frequency
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-008CZ:2.4 GHz
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-014XCZ:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-008CZ:6 MB
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-014XCZ:3 MB
Total storage capacity
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-008CZ:1.12 TB
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-014XCZ:1 TB

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Comparison of GP70 2PE(Leopard)-008CZ, GP70 2PE(Leopard)-014XCZ
160 specifications	A MSI GP70 2PE(Leopard)-008CZ View product	B MSI GP70 2PE(Leopard)-014XCZ View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4700HQ	i5-4200H
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequency	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1364	BGA 1364
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	47 W	47 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840M
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.1
On-board graphics card ID	0x416	0x416
Audioidentical
Audio system	Sound Blaster Cinema	Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75116	75027
Processor codeDiffers	SR15E	SR15G
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	4400 mAh	4400 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	120 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.7 kg	2.7 kg
Width	418 mm	418 mm
Depth	269.3 mm	269.3 mm
Height	39 mm	39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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