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MSI Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Samsung 7 700Z3A-S01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 86identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
    • 7 700Z3A-S01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 7 700Z3A-S01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 7 700Z3A-S01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
    • 7 700Z3A-S01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 7 700Z3A-S01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 7 700Z3A-S01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • 7 700Z3A-S01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming GT683DXR-617NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • 7 700Z3A-S01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2

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160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
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 oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570MAMD Radeon HD 6490M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD, Intel
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio PROUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM67 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347053450
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers98
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg1.95 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm23.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source226 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.5 cm (12.8")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.36 cm (0.93")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cm (8.9")
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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