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Lenovo E525 + 78Y9363 vs MSI CX705 MX-037IT

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 30identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • E525 + 78Y9363:Red
    • CX705 MX-037IT:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • E525 + 78Y9363:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • CX705 MX-037IT:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • E525 + 78Y9363:1366 x 768 pixels
    • CX705 MX-037IT:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • E525 + 78Y9363:AMD
    • CX705 MX-037IT:Intel
  • Processor family
    • E525 + 78Y9363:AMD A4
    • CX705 MX-037IT:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
  • Processor model
    • E525 + 78Y9363:A4-3300M
    • CX705 MX-037IT:T4500
  • Processor frequency
    • E525 + 78Y9363:1.9 GHz
    • CX705 MX-037IT:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • E525 + 78Y9363:2 MB
    • CX705 MX-037IT:1 MB

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Comparison of E525 + 78Y9363, CX705 MX-037IT
105 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A4Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor modelDiffersA4-3300MT4500
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6480GAMD Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A60MIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42925
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGZC
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Known for one3.75 hUnknown — 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 oneIBMUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.58 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers248.5 mm267 mm
Height (front)Differs3.06 cm3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.83 cm3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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