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MSI GS30 2M-038IT Shadow vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-639BE

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 111identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-639BE:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:i7-4870HQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-639BE:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:3.7 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-639BE:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:2.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-639BE:2.6 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:Crystal Well
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-639BE:Haswell
  • Memory slots
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-639BE:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:16 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-639BE:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:256 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-639BE:1 TB

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Comparison of GS30 2M-038IT Shadow, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-639BE
187 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4870HQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersCrystal WellHaswell
Memory2 differ
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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
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 IDDiffers0xD260x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers4 W2 W
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features9 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8350478934
Processor codeDiffersSR1ZXSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityDiffers47.36 Wh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W230 W
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for onePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power connectorKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power supplyKnown for one450 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneKiller Gb LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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