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MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2414BE vs MSI GT72 2QE-220NE (Dominator Pro)

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 130identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2414BE:i7-4710MQ
    • GT72 2QE-220NE (Dominator Pro):i7-4710HQ
  • Processor socket
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2414BE:PGA946
    • GT72 2QE-220NE (Dominator Pro):BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2414BE:DMI
    • GT72 2QE-220NE (Dominator Pro):DMI2
  • Internal memory
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2414BE:8 GB
    • GT72 2QE-220NE (Dominator Pro):16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2414BE:1 TB
    • GT72 2QE-220NE (Dominator Pro):1.51 TB
  • Storage media
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2414BE:HDD
    • GT72 2QE-220NE (Dominator Pro):HDD+SSD
  • HDD interface
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2414BE:SATA
    • GT72 2QE-220NE (Dominator Pro):SATA III
  • Optical drive type
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2414BE:DVD Super Multi
    • GT72 2QE-220NE (Dominator Pro):Blu-Ray RW

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Comparison of GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2414BE, GT72 2QE-220NE (Dominator Pro)
179 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4710HQ
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
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
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB8 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
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Cinema 2Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
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
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893178930
Processor codeDiffersSR1PQSR1PX
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers87 Wh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W230 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one19 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg3.78 kg
DepthDiffers288 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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