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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS30-2MDC16SR5 Shadow vs MSI GT70 2PC-895 Dominator

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 106identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • i7-4870HQ
    • i7-4800MQ
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.5 GHz
    • 2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1364
    • PGA946
  • Processor codename
    • Crystal Well
    • Haswell
  • Internal memory
    • 16 GB
    • 8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • 2x SO-DIMM
    • 4x SO-DIMM

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188 specifications
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MSI

GS30-2MDC16SR5 ShadowView product
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MSI

GT70 2PC-895 DominatorView product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4870HQi7-4800MQ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
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 one2
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
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 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 one4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xD260x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Cinema 2Sound Blaster Cinema
Speaker powerKnown for one4 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features8 differ
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 IDDiffers8350475128
Processor codeDiffersSR1ZXSR15L
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 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 one4 TB
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 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC

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