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MSI GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K Red edition)-462TW vs MSI Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 102identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K Red edition)-462TW:Red
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K Red edition)-462TW:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K Red edition)-462TW:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K Red edition)-462TW:4K Ultra HD
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K Red edition)-462TW:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K Red edition)-462TW:i7-4720HQ
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K Red edition)-462TW:3.6 GHz
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K Red edition)-462TW:2.6 GHz
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:2.7 GHz

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Comparison of GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K Red edition)-462TW, GT72-2QD8H11BWR
179 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-5700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0G0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB1.12 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers21
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x1612
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster Cinema 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893487716
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
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 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
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 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
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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