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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GT685-836NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Samsung RF NP-RF711 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 100identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Blue, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Full HD
    • HD+
  • Processor model
    • i7-2670QM
    • i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.1 GHz
    • 2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.2 GHz
    • 2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1224
    • Socket 988

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MSI

Gaming GT685-836NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

Model GT685-836NL

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Samsung

RF NP-RF711 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop

Model NP-RF711

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Blue, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
Display brightnessKnown for one280 cd/m²
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-2630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
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)Differs2220
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GB
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers878 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
Optical drive typeBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
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)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 W
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keys103103
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
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 oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347052219
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm415.8 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm276.1 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP

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