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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
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:Black
    • Classic CX70-i589W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Display surface
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:Gloss
    • Classic CX70-i589W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Matt
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Classic CX70-i589W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:B950
    • Classic CX70-i589W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
  • Processor threads
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:2
    • Classic CX70-i589W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:2.1 GHz
    • Classic CX70-i589W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:2 MB
    • Classic CX70-i589W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:L3
    • Classic CX70-i589W7H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Smart Cache

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195 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.197 x 0.197 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one200:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB950i5-3210M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2125
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS Premium
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
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 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Trial softwareKnown for oneSymantec Norton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
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® 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
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key 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® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N0
Power1 differ
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 one3.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageDiffers18.5 V19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.98 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers412 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers36.8 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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