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MSI GS60 2PC(Ghost)-279XCN vs MSI GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K)-666UK

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 118identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-279XCN:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K)-666UK:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-279XCN:Full HD
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K)-666UK:4K Ultra HD
  • Processor generation
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-279XCN:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K)-666UK:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-279XCN:i7-4710HQ
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K)-666UK:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor frequency
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-279XCN:2.5 GHz
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K)-666UK:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-279XCN:Smart Cache
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K)-666UK:L3
  • Processor lithography
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-279XCN:22 nm
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K)-666UK:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-279XCN:64-bit
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K)-666UK:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of GS60 2PC(Ghost)-279XCN, GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K)-666UK
177 specifications
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HD4K Ultra HD
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi7-5700HQ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0G0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x1612
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster Cinema 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893087716
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
HeightDiffers20 mm19.9 mm

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