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MSI GS30 2M-060UK Shadow vs MSI GS70 6QE-050UK Stealth Pro

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  • 154specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 94identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GS70 6QE-050UK Stealth Pro:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GS70 6QE-050UK Stealth Pro:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:i7-4870HQ
    • GS70 6QE-050UK Stealth Pro:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:3.7 GHz
    • GS70 6QE-050UK Stealth Pro:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:2.5 GHz
    • GS70 6QE-050UK Stealth Pro:2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:5 GT/s
    • GS70 6QE-050UK Stealth Pro:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:L3
    • GS70 6QE-050UK Stealth Pro:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:BGA 1364
    • GS70 6QE-050UK Stealth Pro:BGA 1440

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Comparison of GS30 2M-060UK Shadow, GS70 6QE-050UK Stealth Pro
182 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4870HQi7-6700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersCrystal WellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics10 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 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 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xD260x191B
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Cinema 2Nahimic sound technology
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inDiffersNoYes
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-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM170
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Processor special features13 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsDiffersNoYes
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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)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
Processor ARK IDDiffers8350488967
Processor codeDiffersSR1ZXSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one47.36 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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