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MSI Gaming GT683DXR-649NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Samsung 7 700Z5A-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM

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  • 88specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 66identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GT683DXR-649NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
    • 7 700Z5A-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:Aluminium
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT683DXR-649NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 7 700Z5A-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Gaming GT683DXR-649NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
    • 7 700Z5A-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:HD+
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT683DXR-649NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • 7 700Z5A-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:i7-2675QM
  • Processor cache type
    • Gaming GT683DXR-649NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Smart Cache
    • 7 700Z5A-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:L3
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Gaming GT683DXR-649NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:16 GB
    • 7 700Z5A-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Gaming GT683DXR-649NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1 TB
    • 7 700Z5A-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:750 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Gaming GT683DXR-649NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:DVD Super Multi
    • 7 700Z5A-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:DVD Super Multi DL

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Comparison of GT683DXR-649NE, 700Z5A-S03US
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-2675QM
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1224Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneSandy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2222
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
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
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570MAMD Radeon HD 6750M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD, Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio PROUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
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
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version3.0+HS3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one53470Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02SUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one31 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers98
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.29 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm362 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm238.5 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 source23.9 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.1 cm (14.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.6 cm (9.3")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.39 cm (0.94")
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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