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Acer eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks vs MSI Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 47identical
  • 79known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks (2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The MSI Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M has 2 MB more processor cache than the Acer eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks (3 MB vs 1 MB). The MSI Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M has 2 GB more internal memory than the Acer eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks (4 GB vs 2 GB). Only the MSI Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M has ExpressCard slot. Processor family: AMD Athlon II on the Acer eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks, Intel® Core™ i3 on the MSI Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M.

  • Processor family
    • eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks:AMD Athlon II
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks:P340
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor frequency
    • eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks:2.2 GHz
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks:1 MB
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks:L2
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks:2 GB
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks:8 GB
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks:320 GB
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:500 GB

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Comparison of eMachines G640-P342G32Mnks, CR720-228BE
144 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeHD+HD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon IIIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersP340i3-370M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4250Intel® GMA HD
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49020
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBUK
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers410 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm267.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.71 cm3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.43 cm3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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