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MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2456RU vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-856RU

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 133identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2456RU:i7-4710MQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-856RU:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2456RU:3.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-856RU:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2456RU:2.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-856RU:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2456RU:Smart Cache
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-856RU:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2456RU:PGA946
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-856RU:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2456RU:DMI
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-856RU:DMI2
  • Internal memory
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2456RU:8 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-856RU:12 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2456RU:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-856RU:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M

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Comparison of GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2456RU, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-856RU
164 specifications
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 GB12 GB
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
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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893178934
Processor codeDiffersSR1PQSR1Q8
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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