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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
    • Gaming GT685-836NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
    • RF NP-RF711 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Black, Blue, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GT685-836NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • RF NP-RF711 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT685-836NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • RF NP-RF711 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Gaming GT685-836NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
    • RF NP-RF711 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:HD+
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT685-836NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • RF NP-RF711 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GT685-836NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • RF NP-RF711 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GT685-836NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • RF NP-RF711 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Gaming GT685-836NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
    • RF NP-RF711 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Socket 988

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172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Blue, Silver
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 cd/m²
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-2630QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2220
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 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 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM67 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347052219
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm415.8 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm276.1 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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