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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM vs MSI Megabook GX660R-294NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 65identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad Edge 11 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Megabook GX660R-294NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad Edge 11 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GX660R-294NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad Edge 11 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook GX660R-294NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad Edge 11 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook GX660R-294NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad Edge 11 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:i3-380UM
    • Megabook GX660R-294NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkPad Edge 11 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:2
    • Megabook GX660R-294NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkPad Edge 11 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:4
    • Megabook GX660R-294NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad Edge 11 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:1.33 GHz
    • Megabook GX660R-294NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of 11, GX660R-294NL
145 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-380UMi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
SteppingDiffersK0B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1012
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel HDAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one166 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® PM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5002843122
Processor codeDiffersSLBSLSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers284 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers211 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad

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