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MSI Gaming GT683R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-445CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 112identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GT683R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT780DX-445CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT683R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Gaming GT780DX-445CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GT683R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-445CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GT683R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-445CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Gaming GT683R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
    • Gaming GT780DX-445CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Gaming GT683R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:20
    • Gaming GT780DX-445CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:22
  • Internal memory
    • Gaming GT683R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:12 GB
    • Gaming GT780DX-445CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Gaming GT683R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1.5 TB
    • Gaming GT780DX-445CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:870 GB

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Comparison of GT683R-i71215BLW7P, GT780DX-445CS
154 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-2670QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2022
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one3 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB870 GB
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
Optical drive typeBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memory1.5 GB1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
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 frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
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 quantityDiffers23
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 quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM67 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers103102
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
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 TechnologyNoNo
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)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953470
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells99
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight3.5 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm288 mm
Height55 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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