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MSI GT72 6QE(Dominator Pro G)-1086FR vs MSI WT72 2OL-1659TW

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  • 160specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 112identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • GT72 6QE(Dominator Pro G)-1086FR:Laptop
    • WT72 2OL-1659TW:Mobile workstation
  • Processor generation
    • GT72 6QE(Dominator Pro G)-1086FR:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • WT72 2OL-1659TW:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GT72 6QE(Dominator Pro G)-1086FR:i7-6700HQ
    • WT72 2OL-1659TW:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT72 6QE(Dominator Pro G)-1086FR:3.5 GHz
    • WT72 2OL-1659TW:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT72 6QE(Dominator Pro G)-1086FR:2.6 GHz
    • WT72 2OL-1659TW:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • GT72 6QE(Dominator Pro G)-1086FR:8 GT/s
    • WT72 2OL-1659TW:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • GT72 6QE(Dominator Pro G)-1086FR:Smart Cache
    • WT72 2OL-1659TW:L3
  • Processor socket
    • GT72 6QE(Dominator Pro G)-1086FR:BGA 1440
    • WT72 2OL-1659TW:BGA 1364

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Comparison of GT72 6QE(Dominator Pro G)-1086FR, WT72 2OL-1659TW
185 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-4980HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeCrystal Well
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
SteppingDiffersR0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB2 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Graphics10 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980MNVIDIA® Quadro® K4100M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0xD26
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersNahimic sound technologySound Blaster Cinema 2
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM170Intel® HM87
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896783503
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
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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