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MSI GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES vs MSI GT72S 6QD-085ES Dominator G

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  • 174specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 122identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72S 6QD-085ES Dominator G:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT72S 6QD-085ES Dominator G:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:i7-5700HQ
    • GT72S 6QD-085ES Dominator G:i7-6820HK
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:3.5 GHz
    • GT72S 6QD-085ES Dominator G:3.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:5 GT/s
    • GT72S 6QD-085ES Dominator G:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:6 MB
    • GT72S 6QD-085ES Dominator G:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:L3
    • GT72S 6QD-085ES Dominator G:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES:BGA 1364
    • GT72S 6QD-085ES Dominator G:BGA 1440

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Comparison of GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-817ES, GT72S 6QD-085ES Dominator G
198 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor16 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi7-6820HK
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersG0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers37 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory4 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Storage1 differ
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceDiffersmSATAM.2
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5600Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120x191B
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersAudio BoosNahimic Sound Technology
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel CM236
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771688969
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR2FL
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W230 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers19.9 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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