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MSI Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-231NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 73identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DX-231NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:HD+
    • Gaming GT780DX-231NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DX-231NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DX-231NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:i3-390M
    • Gaming GT780DX-231NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:2
    • Gaming GT780DX-231NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:4
    • Gaming GT780DX-231NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:2.66 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-231NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz

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Comparison of CR720-0W6XEU, GT780DX-231NE
153 specifications
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-390Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 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
SteppingDiffersK0D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB870 GB
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
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
Graphics4 differ
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 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
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 IDDiffers5295552219
Processor codeDiffersSLC24SR02Y
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
Battery life (max)Known for one3.2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers414 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers267.5 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.37 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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