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MSI Gaming GT683-291TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GT683-467TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 141identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT683-291TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT683-467TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Gaming GT683-291TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:HD
    • Gaming GT683-467TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT683-291TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Gaming GT683-467TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GT683-291TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GT683-467TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GT683-291TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • Gaming GT683-467TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Gaming GT683-291TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
    • Gaming GT683-467TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Gaming GT683-291TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:20
    • Gaming GT683-467TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:22
  • Internal memory
    • Gaming GT683-291TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:12 GB
    • Gaming GT683-467TR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:16 GB

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Comparison of GT683-291TR, GT683-467TR
164 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-2670QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
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)Differs2022
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
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)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Swivel webcamDiffersNoYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyWi-FiWi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version3.0+HS3.0+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
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM67 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keys103103
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutDiffersAZERTYQWERTY
Keyboard languageEnglishEnglish
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953470
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells99
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight3.5 kg3.5 kg
Width396 mm396 mm
Depth269 mm269 mm
Height55 mm55 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)396 x 269 x 55 mm396 x 269 x 55 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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