Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Compaq Presario CQ42-263TU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M vs MSI GT60 0NC-069XPL

125specifications compared
57differ
68identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Compaq Presario CQ42-263TU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:35.6 cm (14")
- GT60 0NC-069XPL:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Compaq Presario CQ42-263TU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1366 x 768 pixels
- GT60 0NC-069XPL:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor generation
- Compaq Presario CQ42-263TU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GT60 0NC-069XPL:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Compaq Presario CQ42-263TU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
- GT60 0NC-069XPL:i5-3210M
Processor boost frequency
- Compaq Presario CQ42-263TU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.66 GHz
- GT60 0NC-069XPL:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- Compaq Presario CQ42-263TU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
- GT60 0NC-069XPL:2.5 GHz
System bus rate
- Compaq Presario CQ42-263TU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4.8 GT/s
- GT60 0NC-069XPL:5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Compaq Presario CQ42-263TU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Socket 988
- GT60 0NC-069XPL:BGA 1023

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Comparison of CQ42-263TU, GT60 0NC-069XPL
166 specifications	A HP Compaq Presario CQ42-263TU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Model CQ42-263TU View product	B MSI GT60 0NC-069XPL View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	i5-3210M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	THX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerDiffers	Altec Lansing	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network3 differ
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 ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Fast Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	101	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	65708
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTZ	SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	342 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	228 mm	267 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.15 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.65 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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