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MSI F Series FX720-014UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs MSI Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 88identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • F Series FX720-014UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • F Series FX720-014UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • F Series FX720-014UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:HD+
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • F Series FX720-014UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • F Series FX720-014UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • F Series FX720-014UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • F Series FX720-014UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • F Series FX720-014UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8

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Comparison of FX720-014UK, GT680-037UK
158 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor13 differ
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 frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2320
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB620 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProDynaudio + THX
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452219
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers269.3 mm265 mm
HeightKnown for one39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM67 Express

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