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Lenovo L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 vs MSI Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 84identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 has 0.53 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M (2.66 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Lenovo L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 has 4 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the MSI Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M (20 vs 16). The Lenovo L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 has 4 GB more maximum internal memory than the MSI Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M (8 GB vs 4 GB). Only the Lenovo L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 has Bluetooth. Only the Lenovo L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 has docking connector.

  • Display resolution
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3:i5-480M
    • Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
  • Processor frequency
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3:2.66 GHz
    • Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz
  • Stepping
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3:K0
    • Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:C2
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3:20
    • Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:16
  • Maximum internal memory
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3:8 GB
    • Classic CX620MX-i3308N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:4 GB

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Comparison of L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3, CX620MX-i3308N
144 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi3-330M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersK0C2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2016
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage2 differ
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5145AMD Radeon HD 545v
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295247663
Processor codeDiffersSLC26SLBNF
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneIBMUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.56 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm247.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Differs3.6 cm3.5 cm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Silver
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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