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MSI Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT683DX-647IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 91identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GT683DX-647IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT683DX-647IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:i7-3610QM
    • Gaming GT683DX-647IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:3.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DX-647IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DX-647IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Socket G2
    • Gaming GT683DX-647IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
  • Processor lithography
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:22 nm
    • Gaming GT683DX-647IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • Gaming GT683DX-647IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Sandy Bridge

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172 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one1600 x 900 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi7-2670QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2BGA 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2322
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Memory3 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB870 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSRS PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit LAN, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMSI S-Bar, MSI BurnRecovery, MSI Remind manager, MSI Battery Calibration, Microsoft Office, 2010 Starter, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials, TurboBoost Monitor(for Gen.3 Core i), Symantec Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Symantec Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Adobe Reader 9 (LimitedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489953470
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm396 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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