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MSI GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1673RU vs MSI GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 127identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1673RU:i7-4710MQ
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1673RU:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1673RU:2.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1673RU:Smart Cache
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1673RU:PGA946
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1673RU:DMI
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:DMI2
  • Internal memory
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1673RU:8 GB
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1673RU:1.12 TB
    • GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator:1.25 TB

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Comparison of GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1673RU, GT72 2QD-630TR Dominator
164 specifications
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1.25 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
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
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
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
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg3.78 kg
DepthDiffers288 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm48 mm

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