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MSI Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M vs MSI Gaming GT780R-027ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 62identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT780R-027ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780R-027ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780R-027ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780R-027ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
    • Gaming GT780R-027ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2
    • Gaming GT780R-027ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:4
    • Gaming GT780R-027ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz
    • Gaming GT780R-027ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz

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Comparison of CR620-227ZA, GT780R-027ZA
169 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — 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
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-330Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersC2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1620
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers103102
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Ultimate
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4766352219
Processor codeDiffersSLBNFSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers374 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm55 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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