Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM

140specifications compared
25differ
115identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor model
- Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
- Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:i7-2720QM
Processor boost frequency
- Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
- Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:3.3 GHz
Processor socket
- Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
- Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:Socket 1224
Tjunction
- Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:100 °C
- Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:100 C
PCI Express configurations
- Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:1x16, 2x8
Total storage capacity
- Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:870 GB
- Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:878 GB

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Comparison of GT683DX-674IT, GT780DX-671CS
165 specifications	A MSI Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model GT683DX-674IT View product	B MSI Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM Model GT780DX-671CS View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2670QM	i7-2720QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1224	Socket 1224
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2700 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	D2	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	22	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	4x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	870 GB	878 GB
Storage media	HDD+SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	750 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	120 GB	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray ROM	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memory	1.5 GB	1.5 GB
Graphics card family	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	Dynaudio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out	No	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM67 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	103	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Ultimate	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53470	50067
Processor codeDiffers	SR02S	SR00W
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	9	9
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	180 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.5 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	396 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	288 mm
Height	55 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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