Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GT70 2QD Dominator-2294 vs MSI GT72 2QD Dominator-214

Add a product
  • 160specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 137identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GT70 2QD Dominator-2294:i7-4710MQ
    • GT72 2QD Dominator-214:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor socket
    • GT70 2QD Dominator-2294:PGA946
    • GT72 2QD Dominator-214:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • GT70 2QD Dominator-2294:DMI
    • GT72 2QD Dominator-214:DMI2
  • Optical drive type
    • GT70 2QD Dominator-2294:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
    • GT72 2QD Dominator-214:Blu-Ray RW
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • GT70 2QD Dominator-2294:3 GB
    • GT72 2QD Dominator-214:6 GB
  • On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
    • GT70 2QD Dominator-2294:1150 MHz
    • GT72 2QD Dominator-214:1200 MHz
  • On-board graphics card DirectX version
    • GT70 2QD Dominator-2294:11.2/12
    • GT72 2QD Dominator-214:12.0
  • Audio system
    • GT70 2QD Dominator-2294:Sound Blaster Cinema
    • GT72 2QD Dominator-214:Sound Blaster Cinema 2

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of GT70 2QD Dominator-2294, GT72 2QD Dominator-214
165 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4710HQ
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray RW
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 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
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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
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
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 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

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons