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MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 125identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:i7-4710MQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:2.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:Smart Cache
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:PGA946
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:DMI
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:DMI2
  • Internal memory
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:8 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR:1 TB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH:1.51 TB

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Comparison of GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2451XFR, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-864PH
183 specifications
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
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
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaHD
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — 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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features5 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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893178934
Processor codeDiffersSR1PQSR1Q8
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83.25 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W230 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.8 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
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
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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