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MSI GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1832AU vs MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1698AU

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 114identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1832AU:i7-4710MQ
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1698AU:i7-4940MX
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1832AU:3.5 GHz
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1698AU:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1832AU:2.5 GHz
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1698AU:3.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1832AU:6 MB
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1698AU:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1832AU:Smart Cache
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1698AU:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1832AU:PGA946
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1698AU:Socket G3
  • Bus type
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1832AU:DMI
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1698AU:DMI2
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1832AU:47 W
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1698AU:57 W

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Comparison of GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1832AU, GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1698AU
162 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4940MX
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA946Socket G3
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W57 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.38 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray RW
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB8 GB
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2/12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x416Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features5 differ
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
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-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893178940
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1PQUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7800 mAh

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