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MSI GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-023RU vs MSI GT72 6QD-069AU Dominator G

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 97identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-023RU:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 6QD-069AU Dominator G:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-023RU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT72 6QD-069AU Dominator G:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-023RU:i7-4720HQ
    • GT72 6QD-069AU Dominator G:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-023RU:3.6 GHz
    • GT72 6QD-069AU Dominator G:3.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-023RU:5 GT/s
    • GT72 6QD-069AU Dominator G:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-023RU:L3
    • GT72 6QD-069AU Dominator G:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-023RU:BGA 1364
    • GT72 6QD-069AU Dominator G:BGA 1440
  • Processor lithography
    • GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-023RU:22 nm
    • GT72 6QD-069AU Dominator G:14 nm

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Comparison of GS60 2QC(Ghost Black Edition)-023RU, GT72 6QD-069AU Dominator G
186 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-6700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Memory4 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storageidentical
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x191B
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Cinema 2Nahimic Audio Enhancer
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-x, VT-dVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893488967
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one52 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W230 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.96 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers19.9 mm48 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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