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MSI Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-471NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 91identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Silver
    • Gaming GT683DXR-471NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
  • Display resolution
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT683DXR-471NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683DXR-471NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683DXR-471NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • Gaming GT683DXR-471NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2
    • Gaming GT683DXR-471NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:4
    • Gaming GT683DXR-471NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DXR-471NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz

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Comparison of CX640-455NL, GT683DXR-471NL
155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2220
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDATHX TruStudio PRO
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers20
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343452219
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W150 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs2.7 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 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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