Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GT683DXR-630X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Samsung 7 700Z3A-S06US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

123specifications compared
36differ
87identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Gaming GT683DXR-630X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
- 7 700Z3A-S06US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Silver
Display diagonal
- Gaming GT683DXR-630X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 7 700Z3A-S06US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Gaming GT683DXR-630X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 7 700Z3A-S06US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- Gaming GT683DXR-630X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
- 7 700Z3A-S06US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:HD+
Processor family
- Gaming GT683DXR-630X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- 7 700Z3A-S06US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Gaming GT683DXR-630X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 7 700Z3A-S06US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Gaming GT683DXR-630X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- 7 700Z3A-S06US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
Processor cores
- Gaming GT683DXR-630X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
- 7 700Z3A-S06US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2

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Comparison of GT683DXR-630X, 700Z3A-S06US
161 specifications	A MSI Gaming GT683DXR-630X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model GT683DXR-630X View product	B Samsung 7 700Z3A-S06US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Model 700Z3A-S06US View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i5-2450M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 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)Differs	20	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M	AMD Radeon HD 6490M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.5 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs	1100 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
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
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM67 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	103	86
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
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® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	53452
Processor codeDiffers	SR02Y	SR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	8
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	180 W	60 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.5 kg	2.07 kg
WidthKnown for one	396 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	269 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	55 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32.3 cm (12.7")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.4 cm (8.8")
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.36 cm (0.93")
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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