Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI CX61 0NF-621US vs MSI GE60 0NC-498US

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 104identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • CX61 0NF-621US:Black
    • GE60 0NC-498US:Black, Red
  • Processor family
    • CX61 0NF-621US:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE60 0NC-498US:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • CX61 0NF-621US:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE60 0NC-498US:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • CX61 0NF-621US:i7-3630QM
    • GE60 0NC-498US:i5-3230M
  • Processor cores
    • CX61 0NF-621US:4
    • GE60 0NC-498US:2
  • Processor threads
    • CX61 0NF-621US:8
    • GE60 0NC-498US:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CX61 0NF-621US:3.4 GHz
    • GE60 0NC-498US:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CX61 0NF-621US:2.4 GHz
    • GE60 0NC-498US:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of CX61 0NF-621US, GE60 0NC-498US
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi5-3230M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2426
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSTHX TruStudio PRO
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145972056
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers95 W120 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers383 mm383.2 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm249.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 mm
Cameraidentical
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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