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MSI GP72 2QD(Leopard)-018FR vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-497AU

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 99identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-018FR:Black
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-497AU:Black, Red
  • Processor generation
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-018FR:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-497AU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-018FR:i7-5700HQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-497AU:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-018FR:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-497AU:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-018FR:2.7 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-497AU:2.8 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-018FR:14 nm
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-497AU:22 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-018FR:32-bit, 64-bit
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-497AU:64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • GP72 2QD(Leopard)-018FR:Broadwell
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-497AU:Crystal Well

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Comparison of GP72 2QD(Leopard)-018FR, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-497AU
181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi7-4980HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellCrystal Well
SteppingDiffersG0C0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one37 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
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
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
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
Graphics10 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNVIDIA® 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 5600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120xD26
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAudio BoostSound 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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771683503
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers419.9 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers287.8 mm294 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.95 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.35 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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