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MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 119identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:Black
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:Black, Red
  • Processor model
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:i7-4810MQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:3.8 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:Smart Cache
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:L3
  • Processor codename
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:Haswell
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:Crystal Well
  • Internal memory
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:8 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:1 TB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:1.51 TB
  • Storage media
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL:HDD
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:HDD+SSD

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Comparison of GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-2042NL, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES
175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4810MQi7-4980HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz4 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1364
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersYesNo
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893783503
Processor codeDiffersSR15KSR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers7800 mAh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg3.78 kg
DepthDiffers288 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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