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ASUS VX7SX-S1126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-489US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 122identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • VX7SX-S1126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8 GB
    • Gaming GT683DXR-489US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:16 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • VX7SX-S1126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:16 GB
    • Gaming GT683DXR-489US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • VX7SX-S1126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1.5 TB
    • Gaming GT683DXR-489US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • VX7SX-S1126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:750 GB
    • Gaming GT683DXR-489US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:500 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • VX7SX-S1126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
    • Gaming GT683DXR-489US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • VX7SX-S1126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3 GB
    • Gaming GT683DXR-489US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1.5 GB
  • Graphics card family
    • VX7SX-S1126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:NVIDIA
    • Gaming GT683DXR-489US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel, NVIDIA
  • Audio system
    • VX7SX-S1126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Creative Audigy HD
    • Gaming GT683DXR-489US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:THX TruStudio PRO

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Comparison of VX7SX-S1126V, GT683DXR-489US
158 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
External displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-2670QMi7-2670QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1224BGA 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)2222
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed22
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
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)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersCreative Audigy HDTHX TruStudio PRO
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferDiffersNoYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
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 CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID5347053470
Processor codeSR02SSR02S
Processor package size31 mm31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.82 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers402 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers309 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers58 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240 V100 - 240V AC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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