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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs MSI X-Slim Series X360-024CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520UM

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 78identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad Edge 14 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:35.6 cm (14")
    • X-Slim Series X360-024CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520UM:34 cm (13.4")
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad Edge 14 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X-Slim Series X360-024CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520UM:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad Edge 14 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X-Slim Series X360-024CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520UM:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad Edge 14 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
    • X-Slim Series X360-024CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520UM:i5-520UM
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad Edge 14 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X360-024CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520UM:1.07 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad Edge 14 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
    • X-Slim Series X360-024CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520UM:BGA 1288
  • Stepping
    • ThinkPad Edge 14 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:K0
    • X-Slim Series X360-024CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520UM:C2
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ThinkPad Edge 14 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:35 W
    • X-Slim Series X360-024CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520UM:18 W

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Comparison of 14, X360-024CS
153 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")34 cm (13.4")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-370Mi5-520UM
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.87 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.07 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersK0C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W18 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs188
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 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
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA HD
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz500 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHDA
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A 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
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWorks 8.5/Adobe Reader 9.1/Burn Recovery/Win Rar/Easy Face/Windows Live v3.0/Easy Viewer/S-Bar
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
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 TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902047554
Processor codeDiffersSLBUKSLBQP
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery capacityKnown for one2200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 kg
WidthDiffers344 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm227 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.28 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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