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MSI GT60 0NC-021CS vs MSI Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 101identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GT60 0NC-021CS:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GT60 0NC-021CS:i7-3610QM
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT60 0NC-021CS:3.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT60 0NC-021CS:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • GT60 0NC-021CS:Socket G2
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
  • Processor lithography
    • GT60 0NC-021CS:22 nm
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • GT60 0NC-021CS:Ivy Bridge
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Sandy Bridge
  • Tjunction
    • GT60 0NC-021CS:105 C
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:100 °C

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Comparison of GT60 0NC-021CS, GT685H-i78912BLW7H
164 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.6 cm
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi7-2670QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2BGA 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2322
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB878 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProDynaudio
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489953470
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers395 mm267 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm395 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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