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MSI Classic CR720-400UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs MSI Gaming GT680R-092NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 72identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CR720-400UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GT680R-092NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR720-400UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GT680R-092NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Classic CR720-400UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:HD+
    • Gaming GT680R-092NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR720-400UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT680R-092NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR720-400UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT680R-092NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR720-400UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • Gaming GT680R-092NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CR720-400UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2
    • Gaming GT680R-092NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Classic CR720-400UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4
    • Gaming GT680R-092NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8

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Comparison of CR720-400UK, GT680R-092NE
150 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.9 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 i5-400 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 layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1.5 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
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)Differs766 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio + THX
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Ultimate
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295252219
Processor codeDiffersSLC26SR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
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
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 & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers414 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers267.5 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs3.37 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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