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HP Compaq Presario CQ57-450SA Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 65identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq Presario CQ57-450SA Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Compaq Presario CQ57-450SA Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Compaq Presario CQ57-450SA Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Compaq Presario CQ57-450SA Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • Compaq Presario CQ57-450SA Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Compaq Presario CQ57-450SA Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq Presario CQ57-450SA Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq Presario CQ57-450SA Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2 MB
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:6 MB

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Comparison of CQ57-450SA, GT70-i789BLW7H
183 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB960i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2223
L3 cacheKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneQ0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio, THX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network4 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983664899
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR07VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.55 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers35.8 mm55 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source

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