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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GE620-029EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 72identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-2630QM
    • i7-740QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 1.73 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 5 GT/s
    • 2.5 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • 32 nm
    • 45 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Sandy Bridge
    • Clarksfield

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MSI

Gaming GE620-029EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model GE620-029EU

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MSI

Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

Model GX660-656HU

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Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-740QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarksfield
SteppingDiffersD2B1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2013
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProHDA
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221949024
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs3.27 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.76 cm4.6 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM55 Express

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