Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad 420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M vs MSI X-Slim Series X460-i347W7H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 89identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad 420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X-Slim Series X460-i347W7H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad 420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X-Slim Series X460-i347W7H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad 420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:i5-2540M
    • X-Slim Series X460-i347W7H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad 420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:2.6 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460-i347W7H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
  • Tjunction
    • ThinkPad 420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:100 C
    • X-Slim Series X460-i347W7H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:100 °C
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ThinkPad 420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:26
    • X-Slim Series X460-i347W7H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad 420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:320 GB
    • X-Slim Series X460-i347W7H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:500 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • ThinkPad 420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:320 GB
    • X-Slim Series X460-i347W7H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:500 GB

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150 specifications
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2540Mi3-2310M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2621
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5007252220
Processor codeDiffersSR046SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5900 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.24 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm337 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm239.4 mm
Height (front)Differs3 cm2.53 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.04 cm3.16 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC - DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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