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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop vs MSI Classic CX70-i589W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 83identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Grey
  • Display surface
    • Gloss
    • Matt
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Pentium®
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • B950
    • i5-3210M
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.1 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache

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HP

Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop

Model g7-2150sa

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MSI

Classic CX70-i589W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

Model CX70-i589W7H

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHD+HD+
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.197 x 0.197 mm
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one200:1
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB950i5-3210M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for one2 MB
L2 cacheKnown for one2 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2125
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneL1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS Premium
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Network4 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit LAN, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) 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
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneSymantec Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareDiffers- Microsoft Office Starter - HP Setup Manager - HP Recovery Manager - HP CoolSense - HP ProtectSmart - EasyBits Magic Desktop - Evernote - Windows Live EssentialsMSI S-Bar, MSI BurnRecovery, MSI Remind manager, MSI Battery Calibration, Microsoft Office, 2010 Starter, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials, TurboBoost Monitor(for Gen.3 Core i), Symantec Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Symantec Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Adobe Reader 9 (Limited
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562765708
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N0
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Power1 differ
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.5 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers18.5 V19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.98 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers412 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers36.8 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
3DKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC

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