Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GT683R-477FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI Gaming GT780DXR-425FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

141specifications compared
10differ
131identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Gaming GT683R-477FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Gaming GT780DXR-425FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Optical drive type
- Gaming GT683R-477FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:DVD Super Multi
- Gaming GT780DXR-425FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Discrete graphics card model
- Gaming GT683R-477FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
- Gaming GT780DXR-425FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Gaming GT683R-477FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2
- Gaming GT780DXR-425FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3
Full-size keyboard
- Gaming GT683R-477FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:No
- Gaming GT780DXR-425FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Yes
Keyboard number of keys
- Gaming GT683R-477FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:103
- Gaming GT780DXR-425FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:102
Weight
- Gaming GT683R-477FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.5 kg
- Gaming GT780DXR-425FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.9 kg
Width
- Gaming GT683R-477FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:396 mm
- Gaming GT780DXR-425FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:428 mm

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Comparison of GT683R-477FR, GT780DXR-425FR
148 specifications	A MSI Gaming GT683R-477FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model GT683R-477FR View product	B MSI Gaming GT780DXR-425FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model GT780DXR-425FR View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-2670QM	i7-2670QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1224	BGA 1224
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	D2	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 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)	22	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD	MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memory	1.5 GB	1.5 GB
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
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)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio system	THX	THX
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	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
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
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
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM67 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	103	102
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Numeric	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	53470	53470
Processor code	SR02S	SR02S
Processor package size	31 mm	31 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	9	9
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	180 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.5 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	396 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	288 mm
Height	55 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Bag included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No

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