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MSI Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M vs MSI Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 83identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Silver
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Display surface
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Gloss
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Matt
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.66 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4.8 GT/s
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
  • Processor codename
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Arrandale
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of CX640DX-603LU, GT683DX-648NE
151 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-450Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4.8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1824
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
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)Differs766 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
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
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Processor special features15 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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902253450
Processor codeDiffersSLBTZSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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