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MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2449UK vs MSI GT72 2QE-604UK Dominator Pro

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 117identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2449UK:i7-4710MQ
    • GT72 2QE-604UK Dominator Pro:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2449UK:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE-604UK Dominator Pro:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2449UK:2.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE-604UK Dominator Pro:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2449UK:Smart Cache
    • GT72 2QE-604UK Dominator Pro:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2449UK:PGA946
    • GT72 2QE-604UK Dominator Pro:BGA 1364
  • Processor codename
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2449UK:Haswell
    • GT72 2QE-604UK Dominator Pro:Crystal Well
  • Bus type
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2449UK:DMI
    • GT72 2QE-604UK Dominator Pro:DMI2
  • Internal memory
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2449UK:8 GB
    • GT72 2QE-604UK Dominator Pro:32 GB

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Comparison of GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2449UK, GT72 2QE-604UK Dominator Pro
164 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4980HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB2 TB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
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 features8 differ
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893183503
Processor codeDiffersSR1PQSR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
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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