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MSI Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-480IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 74identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DX-480IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DX-480IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • Gaming GT780DX-480IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2
    • Gaming GT780DX-480IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4
    • Gaming GT780DX-480IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-480IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
    • Gaming GT780DX-480IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:3 MB
    • Gaming GT780DX-480IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:6 MB

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156 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for one1600 x 900 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1922
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB870 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® 310MUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
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)Differs667 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysDiffers103102
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017853470
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers414 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers37.2 mm55 mm

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