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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15, UK vs MSI Megabook GX740-213ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 60identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad Edge 15, UK:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Megabook GX740-213ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad Edge 15, UK:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GX740-213ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • ThinkPad Edge 15, UK:16:9
    • Megabook GX740-213ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:16:10
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad Edge 15, UK:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook GX740-213ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad Edge 15, UK:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook GX740-213ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad Edge 15, UK:i5-430M
    • Megabook GX740-213ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkPad Edge 15, UK:2
    • Megabook GX740-213ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkPad Edge 15, UK:4
    • Megabook GX740-213ES laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8

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Comparison of ThinkPad Edge 15, UK, GX740-213ES
132 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-430Mi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
SteppingDiffersC2B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1712
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 5870
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/n802.11b/g/draft n
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353743122
Processor codeDiffersSLBPMSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3.2 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source395 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source278 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.95 cm
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source

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