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MSI GS60-2PCi581 Ghost vs MSI GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator)

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 106identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS60-2PCi581 Ghost:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • GS60-2PCi581 Ghost:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GS60-2PCi581 Ghost:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS60-2PCi581 Ghost:i5-4200H
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):i7-4800MQ
  • Processor cores
    • GS60-2PCi581 Ghost:2
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):4
  • Processor threads
    • GS60-2PCi581 Ghost:4
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS60-2PCi581 Ghost:3.4 GHz
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS60-2PCi581 Ghost:2.8 GHz
    • GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator):2.7 GHz

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Comparison of GS60-2PCi581 Ghost, GT70-2PD87FD (Dominator)
167 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Hi7-4800MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7502775128
Processor codeDiffersSR15GSR15L
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one52 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.96 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers19.9 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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