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MSI GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1242CZ vs MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-890CZ

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  • 164specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 136identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1242CZ:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-890CZ:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1242CZ:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-890CZ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1242CZ:4K Ultra HD
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-890CZ:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1242CZ:i7-4710MQ
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-890CZ:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1242CZ:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-890CZ:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1242CZ:2.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-890CZ:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1242CZ:Smart Cache
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-890CZ:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1242CZ:PGA946
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-890CZ:BGA 1364

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Comparison of GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1242CZ, GT72 2QD(Dominator)-890CZ
169 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Storageidentical
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB6 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893178934
Processor codeDiffersSR1PQSR1Q8
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers7800 mAh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers395 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm48 mm

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