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MSI Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop vs MSI GS70 2PC (Stealth)-074UK

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 89identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:Black, Grey
    • GS70 2PC (Stealth)-074UK:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS70 2PC (Stealth)-074UK:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GS70 2PC (Stealth)-074UK:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:HD
    • GS70 2PC (Stealth)-074UK:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GS70 2PC (Stealth)-074UK:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GS70 2PC (Stealth)-074UK:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:i3-4100M
    • GS70 2PC (Stealth)-074UK:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:2
    • GS70 2PC (Stealth)-074UK:4

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Comparison of CR61-i345W7, GS70 2PC (Stealth)-074UK
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4100Mi7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-4100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
HDMI versionDiffers1.41.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8.1
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7634675116
Processor codeDiffersSR1HBSR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm287 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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