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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GT683R-246FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 130identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • 12 GB
    • 6 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • 3 x 4 GB
    • 3 x 2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 1.5 TB
    • 1 TB
  • Optical drive type
    • Blu-Ray DVD Combo
    • DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
    • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
  • Audio system
    • Dynaudio + THX
    • THX TruStudio PRO
  • Bluetooth version
    • 2.1+EDR
    • 3.0+HS

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MSI

Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model GT680R-i71215BLW7P

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MSI

Gaming GT683R-246FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model GT683R-246FR

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Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-2630QMi7-2630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequency2 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2020
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs3 x 4 GB3 x 2 GB
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)11
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDynaudio + THXTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM67 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID5221952219
Processor codeSR02YSR02Y
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells99
Poweridentical
AC adapter power150 W150 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight3.5 kg3.5 kg
Width396 mm396 mm
Depth265 mm265 mm
Height (front)3.5 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)4.6 cm4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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