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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-633US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 90identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • 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
  • Internal memory
    • 8 GB
    • 12 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
    • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M

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181 specifications
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ASUS

ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model SX

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MSI

Gaming GT683DXR-633US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

Model GT683DXR-633US

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Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-2670QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2022
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed22
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GB
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2560 x 1600 pixels
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one2.048 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.048 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersEAX Advanced HDTHX TruStudio PRO
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
LabelflashKnown for oneNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
DVI portKnown for oneNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
TV-outNoNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Keyboard languageEnglishEnglish
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953470
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Battery capacityKnown for one74 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.92 kg3.49 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm269 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm396 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one26 cm (10.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for one38 cm (15")
Height (imperial)Known for one4.5 cm (1.77")
Height (front)Known for one3 cm
Height (rear)Known for one6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for one19V DC
Volume controlKnown for oneDigital
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one150 W

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