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ASUS X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 vs MSI Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 62identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:Black
    • Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Silver
  • Processor family
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:Intel Pentium Mobile
    • Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:T4200
    • Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
  • Processor threads
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:2
    • Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:2 GHz
    • Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:1 MB
    • Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:L2
    • Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
  • Processor socket
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Pentium MobileIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersT4200i3-2330M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2L3
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynSandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85C ; 100C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one410 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one107 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1022
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® GMAIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X3100Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel GL960 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3725153434
Processor codeDiffersSLGJNSR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one9.45 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers264 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers364 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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