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MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK vs MSI GT72-2QD81FD (Dominator)

156specifications compared
24differ
132identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK:i7-4710MQ
- GT72-2QD81FD (Dominator):i7-4710HQ
Processor socket
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK:PGA946
- GT72-2QD81FD (Dominator):BGA 1364
Bus type
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK:DMI
- GT72-2QD81FD (Dominator):DMI2
Optical drive type
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
- GT72-2QD81FD (Dominator):DVD Super Multi
Discrete graphics card memory
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK:3 GB
- GT72-2QD81FD (Dominator):6 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK:1150 MHz
- GT72-2QD81FD (Dominator):1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK:11.2/12
- GT72-2QD81FD (Dominator):12.0
Audio system
- GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK:Sound Blaster Cinema
- GT72-2QD81FD (Dominator):Sound Blaster Cinema 2

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Comparison of GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK, GT72-2QD81FD (Dominator)
162 specifications	A MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK View product	B MSI GT72-2QD81FD (Dominator)View product
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710MQ	i7-4710HQ
Processor socketDiffers	PGA946	BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD Super Multi
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	3 GB	6 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Sound Blaster Cinema	Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	6
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78931	78930
Processor codeDiffers	SR1PQ	SR1PX
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	180 W	230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	3.78 kg
DepthDiffers	288 mm	294 mm
HeightDiffers	55 mm	48 mm

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