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MSI GS60 2QC(Ghost)-021FR vs MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-866XFR

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  • 162specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 123identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost)-021FR:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-866XFR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost)-021FR:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-866XFR:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost)-021FR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-866XFR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost)-021FR:i5-4210H
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-866XFR:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost)-021FR:2
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-866XFR:4
  • Processor threads
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost)-021FR:4
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-866XFR:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost)-021FR:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-866XFR:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost)-021FR:2.9 GHz
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-866XFR:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of GS60 2QC(Ghost)-021FR, GT72 2QD(Dominator)-866XFR
168 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Hi7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
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 quantityDiffers36
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7892978934
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q0SR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers52 Wh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W230 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.96 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers19.9 mm48 mm

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