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MSI GP70 2PE(Leopard)-428XTR vs MSI GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW (Dominator Pro)

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 105identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-428XTR:i7-4710HQ
    • GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW (Dominator Pro):i7-4980HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-428XTR:3.5 GHz
    • GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW (Dominator Pro):4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-428XTR:2.5 GHz
    • GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW (Dominator Pro):2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-428XTR:Smart Cache
    • GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW (Dominator Pro):L3
  • Processor codename
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-428XTR:Haswell
    • GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW (Dominator Pro):Crystal Well
  • Internal memory
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-428XTR:8 GB
    • GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW (Dominator Pro):32 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-428XTR:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW (Dominator Pro):4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GP70 2PE(Leopard)-428XTR:16 GB
    • GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW (Dominator Pro):32 GB

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Comparison of GP70 2PE(Leopard)-428XTR, GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW (Dominator Pro)
165 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi7-4980HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Graphics10 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 840MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — 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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893083503
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers269.3 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm48 mm

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