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MSI GT70 0ND-811NE (Dragon Edition) vs MSI GX70 3BE-009NE

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  • 87specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 64identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GT70 0ND-811NE (Dragon Edition):Black, Red
    • GX70 3BE-009NE:Black
  • Processor manufacturer
    • GT70 0ND-811NE (Dragon Edition):Intel
    • GX70 3BE-009NE:AMD
  • Processor family
    • GT70 0ND-811NE (Dragon Edition):Intel® Core™ i7
    • GX70 3BE-009NE:AMD A10
  • Processor model
    • GT70 0ND-811NE (Dragon Edition):i7-3630QM
    • GX70 3BE-009NE:A10-5750M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GT70 0ND-811NE (Dragon Edition):3.4 GHz
    • GX70 3BE-009NE:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GT70 0ND-811NE (Dragon Edition):2.4 GHz
    • GX70 3BE-009NE:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GT70 0ND-811NE (Dragon Edition):6 MB
    • GX70 3BE-009NE:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • GT70 0ND-811NE (Dragon Edition):Smart Cache
    • GX70 3BE-009NE:L2

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Comparison of GT70 0ND-811NE (Dragon Edition), GX70 3BE-009NE
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMA10-5750M
Processor cores44
Processor threadsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for onePGA988Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneIvy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneE1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one3 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675MXAMD Radeon HD 8970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000AMD Radeon HD 8650G
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1150 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
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 portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressAMD A76M FCH
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one71459Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0UXUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells99
Battery capacity7800 mAh7800 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power180 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight3.9 kg3.9 kg
Width428 mm428 mm
Depth288 mm288 mm
Height55 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes

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