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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware M18x vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 102identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Red
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 46.7 cm (18.4")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • i7-2630QM
    • i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Socket 988
    • BGA 1224
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 20
    • 22
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • AMD Radeon HD 6990M
    • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M

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Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

Model GT683DXR-600

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-2670QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2022
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6990MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMD, IntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one2
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces4 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneNumeric
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953470
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)31 mm
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one9
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers5.41 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers436 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers322 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mm
Height (front)Known for one5.3 cm
Height (rear)Known for one5.42 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one43.6 cm (17.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for one32.2 cm (12.7")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one5.31 cm (2.09")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one5.41 cm (2.13")
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC

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