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MSI F Series FX620DX-256US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs MSI Gaming GT683R-242US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 84identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • F Series FX620DX-256US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT683R-242US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • F Series FX620DX-256US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT683R-242US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • F Series FX620DX-256US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT683R-242US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • F Series FX620DX-256US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • Gaming GT683R-242US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • F Series FX620DX-256US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
    • Gaming GT683R-242US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • F Series FX620DX-256US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
    • Gaming GT683R-242US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • F Series FX620DX-256US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT683R-242US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • F Series FX620DX-256US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB
    • Gaming GT683R-242US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB

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Comparison of FX620DX-256US, GT683R-242US
145 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2320
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemTHX TruStudio ProTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit ethernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452219
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W150 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers250 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers383 mm265 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 cm
HeightKnown for one39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one19V DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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