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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1659RU vs MSI GT72 2PC Dominator-047

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 105identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • i7-4940MX
    • i7-4710HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 3.1 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 8 MB
    • 6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Socket G3
    • BGA 1364
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 57 W
    • 47 W
  • Internal memory
    • 32 GB
    • 16 GB

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Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme EditionIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4940MXi7-4710HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket G3BGA 1364
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs57 W47 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.38 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers31
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeBlu-Ray RWBlu-Ray RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency400 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1350 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerDynaudioDynaudio
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM87Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7894078930
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1PX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells99
Battery capacityDiffers7800 mAh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W230 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg3.78 kg
Width428 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers288 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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