Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI X-Slim Series X350-488IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300

114specifications compared
58differ
56identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- X-Slim Series X350-488IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:33 cm (13")
Display resolution
- Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- X-Slim Series X350-488IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- X-Slim Series X350-488IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
- X-Slim Series X350-488IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:SU7300
Processor cores
- Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
- X-Slim Series X350-488IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:2
Processor threads
- Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
- X-Slim Series X350-488IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:2
Processor frequency
- Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
- X-Slim Series X350-488IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:1.3 GHz
Processor cache
- Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:6 MB
- X-Slim Series X350-488IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:3 MB

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Comparison of GT683DXR-871BE, X350-488IT
168 specifications	A MSI Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model GT683DXR-871BE View product	B MSI X-Slim Series X350-488IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Model X350-488IT View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33 cm (13")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2670QM	SU7300
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1224	BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	10 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	22	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	107 mm²
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	667 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.5 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® GMA
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dynaudio	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 b/g/n
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
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 quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	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
TV-out	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM67 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	103	87
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53470	42791
Processor codeDiffers	SR02S	SLGYV
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 mm	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	180 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.5 kg	1.5 kg
WidthDiffers	396 mm	330 mm
DepthDiffers	265 mm	224 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.5 cm	6.8 mm
Height (rear)Differs	4.6 cm	2.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP

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