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MSI F Series FX603-005IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-430NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 76identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • F Series FX603-005IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT780DX-430NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • F Series FX603-005IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DX-430NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • F Series FX603-005IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT780DX-430NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • F Series FX603-005IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
    • Gaming GT780DX-430NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • F Series FX603-005IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.8 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-430NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • F Series FX603-005IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-430NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • F Series FX603-005IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.5 GT/s
    • Gaming GT780DX-430NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • F Series FX603-005IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:BGA 1288
    • Gaming GT780DX-430NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988

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178 specifications
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °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)Differs1924
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
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
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard number of keysDiffers130102
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 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 TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017953450
Processor codeDiffersSLC22SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
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
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one4.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersNoYes
Bag includedDiffersNoYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9

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