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MSI Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950 vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 77identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:2
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:2
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:L3
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Smart Cache

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Comparison of CX640MX-496FR, GT683DXR-617NL
154 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB950i7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2122
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 410MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.512 GB1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PC SoundTHX TruStudio PRO
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Full-size keyboardDiffersNoYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one99Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
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 TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562753470
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one5900 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W150 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs2.71 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm4.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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