Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU vs MSI GT80 Titan SLI-263

157specifications compared
58differ
99identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:33.8 cm (13.3")
- GT80 Titan SLI-263:46.7 cm (18.4")
Processor generation
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GT80 Titan SLI-263:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:i7-4870HQ
- GT80 Titan SLI-263:i7-5950HQ
Processor boost frequency
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:3.7 GHz
- GT80 Titan SLI-263:3.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:2.5 GHz
- GT80 Titan SLI-263:2.9 GHz
Processor lithography
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:22 nm
- GT80 Titan SLI-263:14 nm
Processor operating modes
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:64-bit
- GT80 Titan SLI-263:32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codename
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:Crystal Well
- GT80 Titan SLI-263:Broadwell

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Comparison of GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU, GT80 Titan SLI-263
196 specifications	A MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU View product	B MSI GT80 Titan SLI-263 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4870HQ	i7-5950HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-5900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Crystal Well	Broadwell
SteppingDiffers	C0	G0
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	24 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	Blu-Ray RW
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 6200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xD26	0x1622
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speaker powerKnown for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4b	1.4
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Processor special features15 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83504	87720
Processor codeDiffers	SR1ZX	SR2BJ
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	8
Battery capacityDiffers	47.36 Wh	89 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	330 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.5 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express x16 (Gen 3)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one	2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power connectorKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power supplyKnown for one	450 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for one	Killer Gb LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	4.5 kg
WidthDiffers	320 mm	456 mm
DepthDiffers	227 mm	330 mm
HeightDiffers	19.8 mm	49 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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