Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CX61-698ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs MSI GX70 3BE-003FR

83specifications compared
27differ
56identical
81known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Classic CX61-698ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GX70 3BE-003FR:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Classic CX61-698ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- GX70 3BE-003FR:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Classic CX61-698ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:HD
- GX70 3BE-003FR:Full HD
Processor manufacturer
- Classic CX61-698ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel
- GX70 3BE-003FR:AMD
Processor family
- Classic CX61-698ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- GX70 3BE-003FR:AMD A10
Processor model
- Classic CX61-698ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
- GX70 3BE-003FR:A10-5750M
Processor boost frequency
- Classic CX61-698ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
- GX70 3BE-003FR:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- Classic CX61-698ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz
- GX70 3BE-003FR:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of CX61-698ES, GX70 3BE-003FR
164 specifications	A MSI Classic CX61-698ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Model CX61-698ES View product	B MSI GX70 3BE-003FR View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3630QM	A10-5750M
Processor threadsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	PGA988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Ivy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	E1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	750 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M	AMD Radeon HD 8970M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	AMD Radeon HD 8650G
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1150 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS TruSurround XT	Sound Blaster Cinema
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	AMD A76M FCH
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	102	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	71459	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0UX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	95 W	180 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	249 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	32 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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