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MSI Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop vs MSI Gaming GS70-2ODi716121 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop

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  • 152specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 130identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:Anthracite, Black, Grey
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi716121 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi716121 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi716121 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:i5-4200H
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi716121 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:2
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi716121 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:4
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi716121 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi716121 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:3 MB
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi716121 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:6 MB

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Comparison of GS70-2ODi581FD, GS70-2ODi716121
165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersAnthracite, Black, GreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Market positioningGamingGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Hi7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequency3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1364BGA 1364
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)47 W47 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one6 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB2 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency400 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
On-board graphics card ID0x4160x416
Audioidentical
Audio system5.15.1
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity22
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM87Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7502775116
Processor codeDiffersSR15GSR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery voltage19 V19 V
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power120 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.6 kg2.6 kg
Width419 mm419 mm
Depth287 mm287 mm
Height21.8 mm21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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