Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE70 0ND-227FR vs MSI GT70 0NC-297

141specifications compared
39differ
102identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- GE70 0ND-227FR:Black, Grey
- GT70 0NC-297:Black
Display resolution
- GE70 0ND-227FR:1600 x 900 pixels
- GT70 0NC-297:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- GE70 0ND-227FR:HD+
- GT70 0NC-297:Full HD
Processor family
- GE70 0ND-227FR:Intel® Core™ i5
- GT70 0NC-297:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- GE70 0ND-227FR:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GT70 0NC-297:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- GE70 0ND-227FR:i5-3210M
- GT70 0NC-297:i7-3610QM
Processor cores
- GE70 0ND-227FR:2
- GT70 0NC-297:4
Processor threads
- GE70 0ND-227FR:4
- GT70 0NC-297:8

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Comparison of GE70 0ND-227FR, GT70 0NC-297
150 specifications	A MSI GE70 0ND-227FR View product	B MSI GT70 0NC-297 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3210M	i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket G2
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	L1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Graphics card family	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio system	THX True Studio Pro	THX True Studio Pro
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	102	103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65708	64899
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0N0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	418 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	39 mm	55 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No

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