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MSI Gaming GT683DXR-650CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Samsung Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 65identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GT683DXR-650CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Black, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT683DXR-650CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GT683DXR-650CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GT683DXR-650CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT683DXR-650CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming GT683DXR-650CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Gaming GT683DXR-650CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GT683DXR-650CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.93 GHz

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Comparison of GT683DXR-650CS, Q530-JT02ZA
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-520M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersD2C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2018
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC
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 source320 GB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProSRS
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANFast Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221947341
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02YUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
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
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.36 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.6 cm3.26 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA

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