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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW vs MSI GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-656TW

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  • 161specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 107identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-4870HQ
    • i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.7 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.5 GHz
    • 2.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • 22 nm
    • 14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • 64-bit
    • 32-bit, 64-bit

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203 specifications
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GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TWView product
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MSI

GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro Silver Edition)-656TWView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
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
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
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
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for one4 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
Line-inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8.1 Pro
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsDiffersNoYes
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
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers47.36 Wh60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for onePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneYes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneNo
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneYes
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking station power connectorKnown for one24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for one450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneKiller Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC

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