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MSI GS30 2M-060UK Shadow vs MSI GT80 2QE-420FR Titan SLI

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  • 157specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 98identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GT80 2QE-420FR Titan SLI:46.7 cm (18.4")
  • Processor generation
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT80 2QE-420FR Titan SLI:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:i7-4870HQ
    • GT80 2QE-420FR Titan SLI:i7-5950HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:3.7 GHz
    • GT80 2QE-420FR Titan SLI:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:2.5 GHz
    • GT80 2QE-420FR Titan SLI:2.9 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:22 nm
    • GT80 2QE-420FR Titan SLI:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:64-bit
    • GT80 2QE-420FR Titan SLI:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • GS30 2M-060UK Shadow:Crystal Well
    • GT80 2QE-420FR Titan SLI:Broadwell

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Comparison of GS30 2M-060UK Shadow, GT80 2QE-420FR Titan SLI
184 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")46.7 cm (18.4")
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4870HQi7-5950HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersCrystal WellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0G0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.51 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 installedDiffers24
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray RW
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 6200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xD260x1622
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 source4.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers25
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
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 features14 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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
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 IDDiffers8350487720
Processor codeDiffersSR1ZXSR2BJ
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
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg4.5 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm456 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm330 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm49 mm

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