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MSI GS43VR 7RE(Phantom Pro)-081PH vs MSI GS70 6QE(Stealth Pro)-252PH

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 116identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS43VR 7RE(Phantom Pro)-081PH:35.6 cm (14")
    • GS70 6QE(Stealth Pro)-252PH:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • GS43VR 7RE(Phantom Pro)-081PH:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GS70 6QE(Stealth Pro)-252PH:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS43VR 7RE(Phantom Pro)-081PH:i7-7700HQ
    • GS70 6QE(Stealth Pro)-252PH:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS43VR 7RE(Phantom Pro)-081PH:3.8 GHz
    • GS70 6QE(Stealth Pro)-252PH:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS43VR 7RE(Phantom Pro)-081PH:2.8 GHz
    • GS70 6QE(Stealth Pro)-252PH:2.6 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GS43VR 7RE(Phantom Pro)-081PH:Kaby Lake
    • GS70 6QE(Stealth Pro)-252PH:Skylake
  • PCI Express configurations
    • GS43VR 7RE(Phantom Pro)-081PH:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
    • GS70 6QE(Stealth Pro)-252PH:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • GS43VR 7RE(Phantom Pro)-081PH:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
    • GS70 6QE(Stealth Pro)-252PH:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M

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Comparison of GS43VR 7RE(Phantom Pro)-081PH, GS70 6QE(Stealth Pro)-252PH
176 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor7 differ
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-6700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718588967
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FQ
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W150 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers345 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm287 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.18 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.28 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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