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MSI Classic CR620-834XIT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-478FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 63identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CR620-834XIT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black, Silver
    • Gaming GT683DXR-478FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR620-834XIT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT683DXR-478FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR620-834XIT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683DXR-478FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR620-834XIT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683DXR-478FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR620-834XIT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • Gaming GT683DXR-478FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CR620-834XIT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2
    • Gaming GT683DXR-478FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Classic CR620-834XIT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4
    • Gaming GT683DXR-478FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR620-834XIT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DXR-478FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of CR620-834XIT, GT683DXR-478FR
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1922
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
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 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
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNumeric
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017853470
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers374 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers247.5 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm55 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one4.48 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersNoYes
Bag includedDiffersNoYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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