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MSI Gaming GT780DXR-479IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 68identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GT780DXR-479IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GT780DXR-479IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT780DXR-479IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1600 x 900 pixels
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GT780DXR-479IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT780DXR-479IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:SU7300
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming GT780DXR-479IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:2
  • Processor threads
    • Gaming GT780DXR-479IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GT780DXR-479IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:1.3 GHz

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Comparison of GT780DXR-479IT, X420-041IT
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMSU7300
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgePenryn
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
SteppingDiffersD2R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W10 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
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 one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one22Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray ROMNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5430
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysDiffers10287
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347042791
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSLGYV
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers98
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W65 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm350 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm24 mm
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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