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MSI Gaming GE620DX-674FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs MSI Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 105identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GE620DX-674FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GE620DX-674FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GE620DX-674FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GE620DX-674FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GE620DX-674FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming GE620DX-674FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Gaming GE620DX-674FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:4
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GE620DX-674FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of GE620DX-674FR, GE70CH-i789W7H
180 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1224
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 configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2522
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
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)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGeForce GT 650M
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemTHX TruStudio ProTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBig foot Killer E2200
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 versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
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
HDMI versionDiffers1.41.4a
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers14
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keys103103
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 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)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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345253470
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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