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HP 4530s + T5D-00294 vs MSI Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 67identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 4530s + T5D-00294:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • 4530s + T5D-00294:i5-2430M
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
  • Processor threads
    • 4530s + T5D-00294:4
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:2
  • Processor frequency
    • 4530s + T5D-00294:2.4 GHz
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 4530s + T5D-00294:3 MB
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • 4530s + T5D-00294:Smart Cache
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:L3
  • Processor socket
    • 4530s + T5D-00294:Socket 988
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:PGA988
  • Tjunction
    • 4530s + T5D-00294:100 °C
    • Classic CX640MX-496FR Intel® Pentium® B950:85 °C

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Comparison of 4530s + T5D-00294, CX640MX-496FR
155 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430MB950
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2421
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SDHC, SDXC
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 410M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium SoundSRS PC Sound
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1
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
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345055627
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.x
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5900 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.36 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers374 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.71 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm
HeightKnown for one28.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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