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MSI Gaming GE70-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-829LU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 98identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GE70-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black, Grey
    • Gaming GT780DX-829LU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GE70-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT780DX-829LU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GE70-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT780DX-829LU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GE70-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • Gaming GT780DX-829LU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming GE70-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2
    • Gaming GT780DX-829LU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Gaming GE70-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:4
    • Gaming GT780DX-829LU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GE70-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-829LU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Gaming GE70-i547W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3 MB
    • Gaming GT780DX-829LU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:6 MB

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Comparison of GE70-i547W7H, GT780DX-829LU
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")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
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-2670QM
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 socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2522
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 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
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
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 modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio PRODynaudio
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 speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
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 rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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 portDiffersYesNo
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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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 KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570853470
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers39 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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