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MSI Megabook GT680R-010NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Megabook GX660R-427FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 85identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Megabook GT680R-010NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Megabook GX660R-427FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Megabook GT680R-010NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Megabook GX660R-427FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Megabook GT680R-010NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • Megabook GX660R-427FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook GT680R-010NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • Megabook GX660R-427FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Megabook GT680R-010NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
    • Megabook GX660R-427FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • Megabook GT680R-010NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:32 nm
    • Megabook GX660R-427FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:45 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Megabook GT680R-010NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Sandy Bridge
    • Megabook GX660R-427FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Clarksfield
  • Stepping
    • Megabook GT680R-010NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:D2
    • Megabook GX660R-427FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:B1

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Comparison of GT680R-010NL, GX660R-427FR
162 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-740QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarksfield
SteppingDiffersD2B1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2013
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDynaudio + THXDynaudio DTS
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfacesidentical
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221949024
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers265 mm269 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM55 Express

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