Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW vs MSI WS60 6QJ-059NL

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 87identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:Laptop
    • WS60 6QJ-059NL:Mobile workstation
  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • WS60 6QJ-059NL:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • WS60 6QJ-059NL:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:Full HD
    • WS60 6QJ-059NL:4K Ultra HD
  • Processor family
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:Intel® Core™ i7
    • WS60 6QJ-059NL:Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:i7-4870HQ
    • WS60 6QJ-059NL:E3-1505MV5
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:2.5 GHz
    • WS60 6QJ-059NL:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW:5 GT/s
    • WS60 6QJ-059NL:8 GT/s

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Comparison of GS30 2M(Shadow)-004TW, WS60 6QJ-059NL
199 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HD4K Ultra HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-4870HQE3-1505MV5
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile seriesIntel Xeon E3-1500M v5
Processor codenameDiffersCrystal WellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics11 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® M2000M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200Intel® HD Graphics P530
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 IDDiffers0xD260x191D
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Cinema 2Nahimic Audio Enhancer
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM170
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Pro
Processor special features11 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-x, VT-dUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8350489608
Processor codeDiffersSR1ZXSR2FN
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
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 sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one47.36 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for onePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power connectorKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power supplyKnown for one450 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneKiller Gb LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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