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MSI Gaming GE60-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 110identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GE60-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black, Grey
    • Gaming GT70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GE60-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GE60-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GE60-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GE60-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • Gaming GT70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming GE60-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2
    • Gaming GT70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Gaming GE60-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:4
    • Gaming GT70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GE60-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Gaming GT70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket G2
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.5 GB
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemTHX TruStudio PROTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit LAN, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 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 Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
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™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570864899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers37.6 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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