Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS60 2QD(Ghost Black edition)-I7261SPH vs MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR

155specifications compared
34differ
121identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GS60 2QD(Ghost Black edition)-I7261SPH:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- GS60 2QD(Ghost Black edition)-I7261SPH:3840 x 2160 pixels
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- GS60 2QD(Ghost Black edition)-I7261SPH:4K Ultra HD
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:Full HD
Processor model
- GS60 2QD(Ghost Black edition)-I7261SPH:i7-4720HQ
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:i7-4710MQ
Processor boost frequency
- GS60 2QD(Ghost Black edition)-I7261SPH:3.6 GHz
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- GS60 2QD(Ghost Black edition)-I7261SPH:2.6 GHz
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:2.5 GHz
Processor cache type
- GS60 2QD(Ghost Black edition)-I7261SPH:L3
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- GS60 2QD(Ghost Black edition)-I7261SPH:BGA 1364
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:PGA946

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Comparison of GS60 2QD(Ghost Black edition)-I7261SPH, GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR
184 specifications	A MSI GS60 2QD(Ghost Black edition)-I7261SPH View product	B MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	Full HD
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4720HQ	i7-4710MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	PGA946
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.25 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	mSATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	3840 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sound Blaster Cinema
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78934	78931
Processor codeDiffers	SR1Q8	SR1PQ
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	180 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	7.7 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	390 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	266 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	19.9 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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