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HP Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-608XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 90identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT780DX-608XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DX-608XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DX-608XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DX-608XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • Gaming GT780DX-608XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-608XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
    • Gaming GT780DX-608XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Pavilion DV6-6118n Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
    • Gaming GT780DX-608XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24

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Comparison of DV6-6118n, GT780DX-608XPL
168 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
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
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi5-2430M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2124
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.696 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDHTDynaudio
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222053450
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one55 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for onePower onUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.54 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers246.6 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.12 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one37.8 cm (14.9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one24.7 cm (9.71")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one3.12 cm (1.23")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.53 cm (1.39")Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM67 Express

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