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MSI GS60 2QD(Ghost)-281FR vs MSI GT70 2QD-2406XFR Dominator

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 124identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS60 2QD(Ghost)-281FR:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2QD-2406XFR Dominator:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GS60 2QD(Ghost)-281FR:i7-4720HQ
    • GT70 2QD-2406XFR Dominator:i7-4710MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS60 2QD(Ghost)-281FR:3.6 GHz
    • GT70 2QD-2406XFR Dominator:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS60 2QD(Ghost)-281FR:2.6 GHz
    • GT70 2QD-2406XFR Dominator:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GS60 2QD(Ghost)-281FR:L3
    • GT70 2QD-2406XFR Dominator:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GS60 2QD(Ghost)-281FR:BGA 1364
    • GT70 2QD-2406XFR Dominator:PGA946
  • Bus type
    • GS60 2QD(Ghost)-281FR:DMI2
    • GT70 2QD-2406XFR Dominator:DMI
  • Memory slots
    • GS60 2QD(Ghost)-281FR:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT70 2QD-2406XFR Dominator:4x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of GS60 2QD(Ghost)-281FR, GT70 2QD-2406XFR Dominator
169 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-4710MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Cinema 2Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
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 features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893478931
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1PQ
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one52 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W180 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.96 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers19.9 mm55 mm

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