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MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2442XES vs MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-609XES

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 130identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2442XES:i7-4710MQ
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-609XES:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor socket
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2442XES:PGA946
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-609XES:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2442XES:DMI
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-609XES:DMI2
  • Total storage capacity
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2442XES:1.25 TB
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-609XES:1 TB
  • Storage media
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2442XES:HDD+SSD
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-609XES:HDD
  • Optical drive type
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2442XES:Blu-Ray RW
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-609XES:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2442XES:3 GB
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-609XES:6 GB
  • On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2442XES:1150 MHz
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-609XES:1200 MHz

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Comparison of GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2442XES, GT72 2QD(Dominator)-609XES
163 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4710HQ
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWDVD Super Multi
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
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
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

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