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MSI Gaming GT60CH-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs MSI Gaming GT70PHCH-i7169BWW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 169specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 138identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GT60CH-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-i7169BWW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GT60CH-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-i7169BWW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT60CH-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-i7169BWW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GT60CH-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-i7169BWW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GT60CH-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-i7169BWW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Gaming GT60CH-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Socket G2
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-i7169BWW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
  • Processor lithography
    • Gaming GT60CH-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:22 nm
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-i7169BWW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Gaming GT60CH-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Ivy Bridge
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-i7169BWW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of GT60CH-i789BLW7H, GT70PHCH-i7169BWW7H
184 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slots (available)Differs20
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB878 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics3 differ
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
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGeForce GTX 670M
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670MUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers395 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers278 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm55 mm

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