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MSI GT70 2OD-079BE Dragon Edition 2 vs MSI GX70 3BE-015CZ

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 73identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GT70 2OD-079BE Dragon Edition 2:Black, Red
    • GX70 3BE-015CZ:Black
  • Processor manufacturer
    • GT70 2OD-079BE Dragon Edition 2:Intel
    • GX70 3BE-015CZ:AMD
  • Processor model
    • GT70 2OD-079BE Dragon Edition 2:i7-4930MX
    • GX70 3BE-015CZ:A10-5750M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT70 2OD-079BE Dragon Edition 2:3.9 GHz
    • GX70 3BE-015CZ:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT70 2OD-079BE Dragon Edition 2:3 GHz
    • GX70 3BE-015CZ:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GT70 2OD-079BE Dragon Edition 2:8 MB
    • GX70 3BE-015CZ:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • GT70 2OD-079BE Dragon Edition 2:Smart Cache
    • GX70 3BE-015CZ:L2
  • Internal memory
    • GT70 2OD-079BE Dragon Edition 2:16 GB
    • GX70 3BE-015CZ:8 GB

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Comparison of GT70 2OD-079BE Dragon Edition 2, GX70 3BE-015CZ
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme EditionAMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-4930MXA10-5750M
Processor threadsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for onePGA946Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Extreme Edition SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneHaswellUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one57 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.13 TB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780MAMD Radeon HD 8970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600AMD Radeon HD 8650G
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1350 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 800 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87AMD M3
Keyboard2 differ
Keyboard number of keysDiffers102103
Keyboard layoutDiffersAZERTYQWERTY
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one75133Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR15MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one7800 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington

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