Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GT70-2PC8H11B (Dominator) vs MSI GX70 3CC(Destroyer)-226US

104specifications compared
28differ
76identical
71known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- GT70-2PC8H11B (Dominator):Intel
- GX70 3CC(Destroyer)-226US:AMD
Processor family
- GT70-2PC8H11B (Dominator):Intel® Core™ i7
- GX70 3CC(Destroyer)-226US:AMD A10
Processor model
- GT70-2PC8H11B (Dominator):i7-4810MQ
- GX70 3CC(Destroyer)-226US:A10-5750M
Processor boost frequency
- GT70-2PC8H11B (Dominator):3.8 GHz
- GX70 3CC(Destroyer)-226US:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- GT70-2PC8H11B (Dominator):2.8 GHz
- GX70 3CC(Destroyer)-226US:2.5 GHz
Processor cache
- GT70-2PC8H11B (Dominator):6 MB
- GX70 3CC(Destroyer)-226US:4 MB
Processor cache type
- GT70-2PC8H11B (Dominator):Smart Cache
- GX70 3CC(Destroyer)-226US:L2
Internal memory
- GT70-2PC8H11B (Dominator):8 GB
- GX70 3CC(Destroyer)-226US:12 GB

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Comparison of GT70-2PC8H11B (Dominator), GX70 3CC(Destroyer)-226US
175 specifications	A MSI GT70-2PC8H11B (Dominator)View product	B MSI GX70 3CC(Destroyer)-226US View product
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4810MQ	A10-5750M
Processor threadsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.8 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Haswell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	47 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	mSATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M	AMD Radeon R9 M290X
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	6 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	AMD Radeon HD 8650G
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	400 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1300 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	11.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x416	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Dynaudio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM87	AMD M3
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	78937	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR15K	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7800 mAh

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