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MSI Classic CR720-418NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs MSI Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 69identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CR720-418NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CR720-418NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR720-418NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Classic CR720-418NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:HD+
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR720-418NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR720-418NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR720-418NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CR720-418NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4

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Comparison of CR720-418NL, GT683R-433FR
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
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
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1920
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs02
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® 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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
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
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStarCraft 2
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOffice 2010 Starter
Processor special features14 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 IDDiffers5017852219
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — 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 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers267.5 mm269 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
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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