Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR vs MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-023FR

174specifications compared
23differ
151identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:i7-4870HQ
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-023FR:i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequency
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:3.7 GHz
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-023FR:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:2.5 GHz
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-023FR:2.6 GHz
Processor codename
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:Crystal Well
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-023FR:Haswell
Internal memory
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:8 GB
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-023FR:16 GB
SSD capacity
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:128 GB
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-023FR:256 GB
On-board graphics card family
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-023FR:Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:2 GB
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-023FR:1.74 GB

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Comparison of GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR, GS30 2M(Shadow)-023FR
180 specifications	A MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR View product	B MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-023FR View product
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4870HQ	i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.7 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Crystal Well	Haswell
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage1 differ
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xD26	0x416
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83504	78934
Processor codeDiffers	SR1ZX	SR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Docking stationidentical
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 TB
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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