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MSI GS60 2PM-042RU vs MSI Gaming GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4980HQ Laptop

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 113identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4980HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:i7-4710HQ
    • Gaming GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4980HQ Laptop:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:3.5 GHz
    • Gaming GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4980HQ Laptop:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:2.5 GHz
    • Gaming GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4980HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:Smart Cache
    • Gaming GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4980HQ Laptop:L3
  • Processor codename
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:Haswell
    • Gaming GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4980HQ Laptop:Crystal Well
  • Internal memory
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:8 GB
    • Gaming GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4980HQ Laptop:32 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:2x SO-DIMM
    • Gaming GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4980HQ Laptop:4x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of GS60 2PM-042RU, GT72-2QEi7x32SR311BW
170 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi7-4980HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray RW
Graphics10 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 840MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893083503
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers52 Wh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W230 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers20 mm48 mm

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