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MSI Gaming GT70PH-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-i787W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 115identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GT70PH-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT780DX-i787W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT70PH-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • Gaming GT780DX-i787W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GT70PH-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-i787W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GT70PH-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-i787W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Gaming GT70PH-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Socket G2
    • Gaming GT780DX-i787W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:BGA 1224
  • Processor lithography
    • Gaming GT70PH-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:22 nm
    • Gaming GT780DX-i787W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Gaming GT70PH-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Ivy Bridge
    • Gaming GT780DX-i787W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Sandy Bridge
  • Tjunction
    • Gaming GT70PH-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:105 C
    • Gaming GT780DX-i787W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:100 °C

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Comparison of GT70PH-i789BW7H, GT780DX-i787W7H
159 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi7-2670QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2BGA 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2322
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers878 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.5 GB
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® 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 IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemTHX TruStudio PROTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+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 quantityDiffers32
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
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 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 IDDiffers6489953470
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells99
Poweridentical
AC adapter power180 W180 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight3.9 kg3.9 kg
Width428 mm428 mm
Depth288 mm288 mm
Height55 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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