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MSI GS30 2M-060UK Shadow vs MSI GS60 2QE-802FR Ghost Pro Black Edition

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 106identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GS60 2QE-802FR Ghost Pro Black Edition:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GS60 2QE-802FR Ghost Pro Black Edition:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:i7-4870HQ
    • GS60 2QE-802FR Ghost Pro Black Edition:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:3.7 GHz
    • GS60 2QE-802FR Ghost Pro Black Edition:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:2.5 GHz
    • GS60 2QE-802FR Ghost Pro Black Edition:2.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:22 nm
    • GS60 2QE-802FR Ghost Pro Black Edition:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:64-bit
    • GS60 2QE-802FR Ghost Pro Black Edition:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:Crystal Well
    • GS60 2QE-802FR Ghost Pro Black Edition:Broadwell

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Comparison of GS30 2M-060UK Shadow, GS60 2QE-802FR Ghost Pro Black Edition
185 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4870HQi7-5700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersCrystal WellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0G0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
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
Number of SSDs installedDiffers21
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xD260x1612
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
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
Line-inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8350487716
Processor codeDiffersSR1ZXSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers47.36 Wh52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg1.96 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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