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MSI GS70 2PC(Stealth)-438FR vs MSI GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1215XFR

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 114identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-438FR:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1215XFR:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-438FR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1215XFR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-438FR:i5-4200H
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1215XFR:i7-4800MQ
  • Processor cores
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-438FR:2
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1215XFR:4
  • Processor threads
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-438FR:4
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1215XFR:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-438FR:3.4 GHz
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1215XFR:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-438FR:2.8 GHz
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1215XFR:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GS70 2PC(Stealth)-438FR:3 MB
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1215XFR:6 MB

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Comparison of GS70 2PC(Stealth)-438FR, GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1215XFR
163 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Hi7-4800MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
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 typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7502775128
Processor codeDiffersSR15GSR15L
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one60 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W180 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.66 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers418.5 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers21.8 mm55 mm

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