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MSI GS30 2M-038IT Shadow vs MSI GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-038IT

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 113identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-038IT:46.7 cm (18.4")
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:i7-4870HQ
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-038IT:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:3.7 GHz
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-038IT:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:2.5 GHz
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-038IT:2.6 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:Crystal Well
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-038IT:Haswell
  • Internal memory
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:8 GB
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-038IT:16 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-038IT:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:16 GB
    • GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-038IT:32 GB

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Comparison of GS30 2M-038IT Shadow, GT80 2QE(Titan SLI)-038IT
189 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")46.7 cm (18.4")
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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray RW
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 source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers25
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-inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 cellsDiffers48
Battery capacityDiffers47.36 Wh89 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W330 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
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 kg4.5 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm456 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm330 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm49 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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