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MSI Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 94identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:22
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:20
  • Internal memory
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:16 GB
    • X-Slim Series X460-003 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4 GB

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Comparison of GT780DXR-446US, X460-003
174 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-2630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2220
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneBlu-Ray RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
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 one3 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LabelflashKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347052219
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
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
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg1.98 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers288 mm239.4 mm
HeightDiffers55.1 mm22.3 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one42.8 cm (16.9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one28.8 cm (11.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one5.51 cm (2.17")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one19V DC, 100~240V ACUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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