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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop vs MSI GT60 2OD-269CZ 3K Edition

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 79identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • GT60 2OD-269CZ 3K Edition:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT60 2OD-269CZ 3K Edition:2880 x 1620 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT60 2OD-269CZ 3K Edition:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT60 2OD-269CZ 3K Edition:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:i5-2520M
    • GT60 2OD-269CZ 3K Edition:i7-4700MQ
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:2
    • GT60 2OD-269CZ 3K Edition:4
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:4
    • GT60 2OD-269CZ 3K Edition:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • GT60 2OD-269CZ 3K Edition:3.4 GHz

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Comparison of E430c, GT60 2OD-269CZ 3K Edition
188 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2880 x 1620 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi7-4700MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersJ1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W47 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB4 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.38 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Enhanced Audio V2Sound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222975117
Processor codeDiffersSR048SR15H
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7800 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.15 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm267 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.85 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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