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MSI Megabook GT640-023FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-486CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 66identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Megabook GT640-023FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Black, Red
    • Gaming GT683DXR-486CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Megabook GT640-023FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Gaming GT683DXR-486CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Megabook GT640-023FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1680 x 1050 pixels
    • Gaming GT683DXR-486CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Megabook GT640-023FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:16:10
    • Gaming GT683DXR-486CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:16:9
  • Processor generation
    • Megabook GT640-023FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT683DXR-486CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Megabook GT640-023FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
    • Gaming GT683DXR-486CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Megabook GT640-023FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DXR-486CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook GT640-023FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DXR-486CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz

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Comparison of GT640-023FR, GT683DXR-486CS
152 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi7-2630QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersB1D2
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1220
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio PRO
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312252219
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs3.3 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.6 cm4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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