Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T410 + 45N6678 vs MSI Megabook GT740-050EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

118specifications compared
56differ
62identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad T410 + 45N6678:35.8 cm (14.1")
- Megabook GT740-050EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad T410 + 45N6678:1440 x 900 pixels
- Megabook GT740-050EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor family
- ThinkPad T410 + 45N6678:Intel® Core™ i5
- Megabook GT740-050EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- ThinkPad T410 + 45N6678:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Megabook GT740-050EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ThinkPad T410 + 45N6678:i5-430M
- Megabook GT740-050EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- ThinkPad T410 + 45N6678:2
- Megabook GT740-050EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
Processor threads
- ThinkPad T410 + 45N6678:4
- Megabook GT740-050EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkPad T410 + 45N6678:2.53 GHz
- Megabook GT740-050EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of ThinkPad T410 + 45N6678, GT740-050EU
141 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad T410 + 45N6678 View product	B MSI Megabook GT740-050EU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model GT740-050EU View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.8 cm (14.1")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA Quadro HD 6310	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Not available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	802.11 a/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	ThinkPad UltraNav	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43537	43122
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPM	SLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	IBM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.27 kg	3.2 kg
WidthDiffers	335.5 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	239 mm	278 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.76 cm	3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.2 cm	3.95 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Red
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® PM55 Express
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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