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MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-2089RU vs MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL

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  • 157specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 131identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-2089RU:Black, Red
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:Black
  • Processor model
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-2089RU:i7-4710MQ
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor socket
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-2089RU:PGA946
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-2089RU:DMI
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:DMI2
  • Internal memory
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-2089RU:16 GB
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:8 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-2089RU:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-2089RU:8 GB
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:6 GB
  • On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-2089RU:1150 MHz
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:1200 MHz

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Comparison of GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-2089RU, GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4710HQ
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893178930
Processor codeDiffersSR1PQSR1PX
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg3.78 kg
DepthDiffers288 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm48 mm

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