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Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop vs MSI CX70 2QF-625UK

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 76identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • CX70 2QF-625UK:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad T560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • CX70 2QF-625UK:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • ThinkPad T560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Full HD
    • CX70 2QF-625UK:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad T560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • CX70 2QF-625UK:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad T560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:i5-6200U
    • CX70 2QF-625UK:i5-4210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad T560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • CX70 2QF-625UK:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • CX70 2QF-625UK:2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • ThinkPad T560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • CX70 2QF-625UK:5 GT/s

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Comparison of T560, CX70 2QF-625UK
188 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui5-4210M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
SteppingDiffersD1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAHD
Speaker powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Network4 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Home
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 10 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819381012
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR1L4
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers3+36
Battery life (max)Known for one13.2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.22 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers380.6 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers258.2 mm269.3 mm
HeightDiffers22.4 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86

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