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MSI GT70 2PC(Dominator)-2280RU vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-637NE

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 130identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-2280RU:i7-4710MQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-637NE:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-2280RU:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-637NE:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-2280RU:2.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-637NE:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-2280RU:Smart Cache
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-637NE:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-2280RU:PGA946
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-637NE:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-2280RU:DMI
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-637NE:DMI2
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-2280RU:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-637NE:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-2280RU:3 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-637NE:8 GB

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Comparison of GT70 2PC(Dominator)-2280RU, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-637NE
161 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
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB8 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
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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
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
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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