Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GT683DX-856NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Samsung 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

146specifications compared
26differ
120identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Gaming GT683DX-856NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Internal memory
- Gaming GT683DX-856NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8 GB
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:16 GB
Total storage capacity
- Gaming GT683DX-856NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:878 GB
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2 TB
Storage media
- Gaming GT683DX-856NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:HDD+SSD
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:HDD
HDD capacity
- Gaming GT683DX-856NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:750 GB
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1 TB
HDD interface
- Gaming GT683DX-856NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:SATA
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:SATA II
HDD speed
- Gaming GT683DX-856NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:7200 RPM
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:5400 RPM
Optical drive type
- Gaming GT683DX-856NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:DVD Super Multi
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Blu-Ray ROM

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Comparison of GT683DX-856NL, NP700G7A-S02PL
184 specifications	A MSI Gaming GT683DX-856NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model GT683DX-856NL View product	B Samsung 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model NP700G7A-S02PL View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 cd/m²
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
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 model	i7-2670QM	i7-2670QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1224	BGA 1224
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 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
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	22	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 x 4 GB
Memory slots	4x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	878 GB	2 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray ROM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M	AMD Radeon HD 6970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	1.5 GB	2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	AMD
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)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	THX TruStudio Pro	HD
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Dynaudio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 Mbit/s
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
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not installed
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
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 quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM67 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	103	102
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security (60-day trial)
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Support Center Microsoft Office Starter 2010 Windows Live Skype Cyberlink Media Suite Cyberlink Media Suite BluRay Cyberlink Youcam Control Center
Processor special featuresidentical
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 Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
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 Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	53470	53470
Processor code	SR02S	SR02S
Processor package size	31 mm	31 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	89 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	180 W	200 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.5 kg	3.81 kg
WidthDiffers	396 mm	409.8 mm
DepthDiffers	265 mm	284.8 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.5 cm	3.29 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.6 cm	4.98 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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