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MSI GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-482PH vs MSI GT72-2QD16SR21BWR (Dominator)

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  • 161specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 116identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-482PH:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT72-2QD16SR21BWR (Dominator):5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-482PH:i7-4720HQ
    • GT72-2QD16SR21BWR (Dominator):i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-482PH:3.6 GHz
    • GT72-2QD16SR21BWR (Dominator):3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-482PH:2.6 GHz
    • GT72-2QD16SR21BWR (Dominator):2.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-482PH:22 nm
    • GT72-2QD16SR21BWR (Dominator):14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-482PH:64-bit
    • GT72-2QD16SR21BWR (Dominator):32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-482PH:Haswell
    • GT72-2QD16SR21BWR (Dominator):Broadwell
  • Stepping
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-482PH:C0
    • GT72-2QD16SR21BWR (Dominator):G0

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Comparison of GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-482PH, GT72-2QD16SR21BWR (Dominator)
192 specifications
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
SSD interfaceDiffersmSATAM.2
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray RW
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
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
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Processor special features13 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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
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 Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W230 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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