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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung 7 700Z5A-S03DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM Laptop

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 70identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Full HD
    • HD+
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-2430M
    • i7-2675QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4

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MSI

Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

Model GT683-656CS

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Samsung

7 700Z5A-S03DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM Laptop

Model 700Z5A-S03DE

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Form factorKnown for oneClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2675QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneSandy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2422
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MAMD Radeon HD 6750M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers10386
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one53450
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04W
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers98
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery life (max)Known for one9 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg1.95 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm325.1 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm226 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one4.6 cm
HeightKnown for one23.6 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one32.5 cm (12.8")
Depth (imperial)Known for one22.6 cm (8.9")
Height (imperial)Known for one2.36 cm (0.93")
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP

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