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MSI GS70 2PC(Stealth)-070SG vs MSI Z70 2BA-2291TH

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 111identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-070SG:i7-4700HQ
    • Z70 2BA-2291TH:i7-4710MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-070SG:3.4 GHz
    • Z70 2BA-2291TH:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-070SG:2.4 GHz
    • Z70 2BA-2291TH:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-070SG:BGA 1364
    • Z70 2BA-2291TH:PGA946
  • Bus type
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-070SG:DMI2
    • Z70 2BA-2291TH:DMI
  • Internal memory
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-070SG:16 GB
    • Z70 2BA-2291TH:8 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-070SG:DDR3-SDRAM
    • Z70 2BA-2291TH:DDR3L-SDRAM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-070SG:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
    • Z70 2BA-2291TH:AMD Radeon R9 M290X

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Comparison of GS70 2PC(Stealth)-070SG, Z70 2BA-2291TH
175 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700HQi7-4710MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray RW
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MAMD Radeon R9 M290X
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
Maximum resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster Cinema 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511678931
Processor codeDiffersSR15ESR1PQ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one7.7 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.66 kg3.8 kg
WidthKnown for one418.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one287 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one21.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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