Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

133specifications compared
40differ
93identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Silver
- Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
Display resolution
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
- Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
Processor cores
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2
- Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
Processor threads
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:4
- Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
Processor cache
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:3 MB
- Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:6 MB

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Comparison of CX640DX-478NL, GT683DXR-600
158 specifications	A MSI Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model CX640DX-478NL View product	B MSI Gaming GT683DXR-600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model GT683DXR-600 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2330M	i7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1224
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	85C ; 100C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	22	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1.5 GB
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HDA	THX
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Numeric
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53434	53470
Processor codeDiffers	SR04J	SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	269 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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