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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1698AU vs MSI GT72-2PE16SR21B (Dominator Pro)

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 105identical
  • 37known 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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Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme EditionIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4940MXi7-4710HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket G3BGA 1364
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs57 W47 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.38 TB1.25 TB
Number of SSDs installedDiffers32
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Graphics1 differ
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
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
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNo
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8.1
Processor special features4 differ
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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-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
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers7800 mAh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg3.78 kg
DepthDiffers288 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC

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