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MSI GS60 2PL(Ghost)-009BE vs MSI GS70 2PE(Stealth Pro)-051NE

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 130identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-009BE:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS70 2PE(Stealth Pro)-051NE:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-009BE:i7-4710HQ
    • GS70 2PE(Stealth Pro)-051NE:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-009BE:3.5 GHz
    • GS70 2PE(Stealth Pro)-051NE:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-009BE:2.5 GHz
    • GS70 2PE(Stealth Pro)-051NE:2.4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-009BE:8 GB
    • GS70 2PE(Stealth Pro)-051NE:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-009BE:1 TB
    • GS70 2PE(Stealth Pro)-051NE:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-009BE:HDD
    • GS70 2PE(Stealth Pro)-051NE:HDD+SSD
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • GS60 2PL(Ghost)-009BE:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
    • GS70 2PE(Stealth Pro)-051NE:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M

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Comparison of GS60 2PL(Ghost)-009BE, GS70 2PE(Stealth Pro)-051NE
164 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi7-4700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1364BGA 1364
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)47 W47 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro SATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency400 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card ID0x4160x416
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Cinema 2Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakers44
Speakers manufacturerDynaudioDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.4b1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM87Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893075116
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR15E
Processor package size37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers52 Wh60 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power150 W150 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers19.9 mm21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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