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MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK vs MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 105identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:i7-4870HQ
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:i7-4810MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:3.7 GHz
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:2.5 GHz
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:L3
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:Smart Cache
  • Processor codename
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:Crystal Well
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:Haswell
  • Internal memory
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:16 GB
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:4x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK, GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL
197 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4870HQi7-4810MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1364Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersCrystal WellHaswell
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
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
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xD260x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Cinema 2Sound Blaster Cinema
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8350478937
Processor codeDiffersSR1ZXSR15K
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityDiffers47.36 Wh7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 980Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one4 TBUnknown — 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 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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