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MSI GP70 2PE(Leopard)-257NL vs MSI GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 107identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-257NL:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-257NL:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-257NL:i5-4210H
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-257NL:2
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:4
  • Processor threads
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-257NL:4
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-257NL:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-257NL:2.9 GHz
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-257NL:3 MB
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:6 MB

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Comparison of GP70 2PE(Leopard)-257NL, GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator
171 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Hi7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 840MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7892978934
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q0SR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers269.3 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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