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MSI Gaming GT663R-649ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Gaming GT683R-263ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 94identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GT663R-649ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT683R-263ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT663R-649ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • Gaming GT683R-263ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GT663R-649ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
    • Gaming GT683R-263ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GT663R-649ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
    • Gaming GT683R-263ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Gaming GT663R-649ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.5 GT/s
    • Gaming GT683R-263ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • Gaming GT663R-649ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:45 nm
    • Gaming GT683R-263ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Gaming GT663R-649ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Clarksfield
    • Gaming GT683R-263ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • Gaming GT663R-649ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:B1
    • Gaming GT683R-263ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:D2

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Comparison of GT663R-649ZA, GT683R-263ZA
156 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi7-2630QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 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
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1320
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers3x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB32 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 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
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
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 IDDiffers4902452219
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSR02Y
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
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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