Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS60 2PL-005XFR Ghost vs MSI GS70 2QC-008XFR Stealth

160specifications compared
30differ
130identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GS60 2PL-005XFR Ghost:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GS70 2QC-008XFR Stealth:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor family
- GS60 2PL-005XFR Ghost:Intel® Core™ i5
- GS70 2QC-008XFR Stealth:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- GS60 2PL-005XFR Ghost:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GS70 2QC-008XFR Stealth:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- GS60 2PL-005XFR Ghost:i5-4210H
- GS70 2QC-008XFR Stealth:i7-4720HQ
Processor cores
- GS60 2PL-005XFR Ghost:2
- GS70 2QC-008XFR Stealth:4
Processor threads
- GS60 2PL-005XFR Ghost:4
- GS70 2QC-008XFR Stealth:8
Processor boost frequency
- GS60 2PL-005XFR Ghost:3.5 GHz
- GS70 2QC-008XFR Stealth:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- GS60 2PL-005XFR Ghost:2.9 GHz
- GS70 2QC-008XFR Stealth:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of GS60 2PL-005XFR Ghost, GS70 2QC-008XFR Stealth
171 specifications	A MSI GS60 2PL-005XFR Ghost View product	B MSI GS70 2QC-008XFR Stealth View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4210H	i7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Storageidentical
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	mSATA
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.1	11.2/12
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	2
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM87
Processor special features6 differ
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78929	78934
Processor codeDiffers	SR1Q0	SR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	52 Wh	60 Wh
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	2.66 kg
WidthDiffers	390 mm	418.5 mm
DepthDiffers	266 mm	287 mm
HeightDiffers	19.9 mm	21.8 mm

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