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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS30 2M-035ES Shadow vs MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XES

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 102identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • i7-4870HQ
    • i7-4710MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.7 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1364
    • PGA946
  • Processor codename
    • Crystal Well
    • Haswell
  • Bus type
    • DMI2
    • DMI
  • Internal memory
    • 8 GB
    • 16 GB

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GS30 2M-035ES ShadowView product
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GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2471XESView product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4870HQi7-4710MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersCrystal WellHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xD260x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Cinema 2Sound Blaster Cinema
Speaker powerKnown for one4 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8350478931
Processor codeDiffersSR1ZXSR1PQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC

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