Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Essential G570 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

120specifications compared
43differ
77identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Essential G570 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Essential G570 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor generation
- Essential G570 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Essential G570 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor frequency
- Essential G570 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
System bus rate
- Essential G570 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Essential G570 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
Processor codename
- Essential G570 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Sandy Bridge
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Arrandale

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Comparison of G570, CX720-214BE
155 specifications	A Lenovo Essential G570 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model G570 View product	B MSI Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model CX720-214BE View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	500:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i3-380M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	PGA988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	19
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	50178
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1/4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	376.8 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	249.8 mm	267 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.73 cm	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.49 cm	3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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