Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GX60 3AE-223NE Hitman Edition vs MSI GX70 3BE-009NE

86specifications compared
13differ
73identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GX60 3AE-223NE Hitman Edition:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GX70 3BE-009NE:43.9 cm (17.3")
Memory slots
- GX60 3AE-223NE Hitman Edition:4x SO-DIMM
- GX70 3BE-009NE:2x SO-DIMM
Compatible memory cards
- GX60 3AE-223NE Hitman Edition:MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
- GX70 3BE-009NE:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Discrete graphics card model
- GX60 3AE-223NE Hitman Edition:AMD Radeon HD 7970M
- GX70 3BE-009NE:AMD Radeon HD 8970M
Audio system
- GX60 3AE-223NE Hitman Edition:THX TruStudio Pro
- GX70 3BE-009NE:Sound Blaster Cinema
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- GX60 3AE-223NE Hitman Edition:1
- GX70 3BE-009NE:2
S/PDIF out port
- GX60 3AE-223NE Hitman Edition:No
- GX70 3BE-009NE:Yes
Motherboard chipset
- GX60 3AE-223NE Hitman Edition:AMD AM70 FCH
- GX70 3BE-009NE:AMD A76M FCH

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Comparison of GX60 3AE-223NE Hitman Edition, GX70 3BE-009NE
118 specifications	A MSI GX60 3AE-223NE Hitman Edition View product	B MSI GX70 3BE-009NE View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor family	AMD A10	AMD A10
Processor model	A10-5750M	A10-5750M
Processor cores	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequency	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	750 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	750 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 7970M	AMD Radeon HD 8970M
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	AMD Radeon HD 8000	AMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card model	AMD Radeon HD 8650G	AMD Radeon HD 8650G
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	THX TruStudio Pro	Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD AM70 FCH	AMD A76M FCH
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	103	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	9	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.5 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	395 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	288 mm
Height	55 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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