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MSI GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro Gold Edition)-426XFR vs MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU

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  • 163specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 113identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro Gold Edition)-426XFR:Gold
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro Gold Edition)-426XFR:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro Gold Edition)-426XFR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro Gold Edition)-426XFR:i7-4720HQ
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro Gold Edition)-426XFR:3.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro Gold Edition)-426XFR:2.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:2.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro Gold Edition)-426XFR:22 nm
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro Gold Edition)-426XFR:64-bit
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro Gold Edition)-426XFR, GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU
180 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGoldBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
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
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1.25 TB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray RW
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB6 GB
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
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
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
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers52 Wh83 Wh
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

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