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HP Compaq Presario CQ57-450SA Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 71identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Pentium®
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • B960
    • i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 8
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Socket 988
    • BGA 1224

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HP

Compaq Presario CQ57-450SA Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop

Model CQ57-450SA

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MSI

Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

Model GT685H-i78912BLW7H

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Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one39.6 cm
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB960i7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersQ0D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °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
L3 cacheKnown for one2 MB
L2 cacheKnown for one2 MB
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one4 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB878 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® 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 IDKnown for one0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network4 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
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 ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
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 versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983653470
Processor codeDiffersSR07VSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.55 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm267 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm395 mm
HeightDiffers35.8 mm55 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 12192 m

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