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MSI Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 93identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of GT780DX-285XPL, X460-003
160 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2420
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysDiffers10287
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
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 IDDiffers5345052219
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5900 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg1.98 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers288 mm239.4 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm22.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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