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MSI Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 114identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Socket G2
  • Processor lithography
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:32 nm
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Gaming GT685H-i78912BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Sandy Bridge
    • Gaming GT70-i789BLW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of GT685H-i78912BLW7H, GT70-i789BLW7H
164 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one39.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-3610QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2223
SteppingKnown for oneD2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers878 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDynaudioDynaudio, THX TruStudio Pro
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347064899
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02SUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers267 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers395 mm288 mm

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