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Alienware AM17XR3-5001STB vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 99identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Alienware AM17XR3-5001STB:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Alienware AM17XR3-5001STB:HD+
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Alienware AM17XR3-5001STB:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Alienware AM17XR3-5001STB:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Alienware AM17XR3-5001STB:i7-2630QM
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • Alienware AM17XR3-5001STB:4
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Alienware AM17XR3-5001STB:8
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Alienware AM17XR3-5001STB:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz

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Comparison of Alienware AM17XR3-5001STB, GT780DX-440PL
168 specifications
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2024
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDynaudio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers21
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Keyboardidentical
Number of hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953450
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one90 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.26 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers410 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers304 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one4.45 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one41 cm (16.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one30.4 cm (12")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one4.45 cm (1.75")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one4.5 cm (1.77")Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM67 Express

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