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MSI GT72 6QD(Dominator G)-257BK vs MSI GT72S 6QF(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-208RD

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  • 166specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 151identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GT72 6QD(Dominator G)-257BK:Black
    • GT72S 6QF(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-208RD:Black, Red
  • Processor model
    • GT72 6QD(Dominator G)-257BK:i7-6700HQ
    • GT72S 6QF(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-208RD:i7-6820HK
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT72 6QD(Dominator G)-257BK:3.5 GHz
    • GT72S 6QF(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-208RD:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT72 6QD(Dominator G)-257BK:2.6 GHz
    • GT72S 6QF(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-208RD:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GT72 6QD(Dominator G)-257BK:6 MB
    • GT72S 6QF(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-208RD:8 MB
  • Internal memory
    • GT72 6QD(Dominator G)-257BK:8 GB
    • GT72S 6QF(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-208RD:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GT72 6QD(Dominator G)-257BK:1 TB
    • GT72S 6QF(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-208RD:1.25 TB
  • Storage media
    • GT72 6QD(Dominator G)-257BK:HDD
    • GT72S 6QF(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-208RD:HDD+SSD

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Comparison of GT72 6QD(Dominator G)-257BK, GT72S 6QF(Dominator Pro G Dragon Edition)-208RD
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-6820HK
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM170Intel CM236
Processor special features3 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896788969
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2FL
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington

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