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MSI Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop vs MSI Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop

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  • 154specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 149identical
  • 1known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Weight
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:2.4 kg
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:2.7 kg
  • Width
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:383 mm
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:418 mm
  • Depth
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:250 mm
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:269 mm
  • Height
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:37.6 mm
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:39 mm

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Comparison of GE60-i789W7H, GE70-i789W7H
155 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlack, GreyBlack, Grey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-3610QMi7-3610QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket G2Socket G2
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction105 C105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2323
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 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
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 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 installed11
Audioidentical
Audio systemTHX TruStudio PROTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakers44
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit LAN, WLANGigabit LAN, WLAN
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 rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Combo headphone/mic portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
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)NoNo
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)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID6489964899
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
AC adapter power120 W120 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers37.6 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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