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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) vs MSI Classic CR70-2Mi345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 79identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):Ultrabook
    • Classic CR70-2Mi345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:Laptop
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):35.6 cm (14")
    • Classic CR70-2Mi345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):2560 x 1440 pixels
    • Classic CR70-2Mi345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):Quad HD
    • Classic CR70-2Mi345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR70-2Mi345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR70-2Mi345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):i7-4600U
    • Classic CR70-2Mi345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:i3-4000M
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):2.1 GHz
    • Classic CR70-2Mi345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen), CR70-2Mi345W7
187 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersUltrabookLaptop
Market positioningKnown for onePremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersQuad HDHD+
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4600Ui3-4000M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4600 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
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±RW
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Home Theater V4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
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 LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1 ProWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7661675104
Processor codeDiffersSR1EASR1HC
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersYesNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.28 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers331 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers227.1 mm269.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.01 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, 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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