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MSI GS70 2QD(Stealth)-499TH vs MSI Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop

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  • 152specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 106identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GS70 2QD(Stealth)-499TH:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS70 2QD(Stealth)-499TH:i7-4720HQ
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS70 2QD(Stealth)-499TH:3.6 GHz
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS70 2QD(Stealth)-499TH:2.6 GHz
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • GS70 2QD(Stealth)-499TH:22 nm
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GS70 2QD(Stealth)-499TH:64-bit
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • GS70 2QD(Stealth)-499TH:Haswell
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:Broadwell
  • Stepping
    • GS70 2QD(Stealth)-499TH:C0
    • Gaming GT72-2QD8H11BWR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop:G0

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Comparison of GS70 2QD(Stealth)-499TH, GT72-2QD8H11BWR
180 specifications
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster Cinema 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-x, VT-dUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
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® 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
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 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.66 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers418.5 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers21.8 mm48 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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