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Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280 vs MSI CX620 MX-211IT

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  • 97specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 52identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:31.8 cm (12.5")
    • CX620 MX-211IT:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:Intel® Core™ i5
    • CX620 MX-211IT:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • CX620 MX-211IT:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:i5-2520M
    • CX620 MX-211IT:i3-330M
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:2.5 GHz
    • CX620 MX-211IT:2.13 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:5 GT/s
    • CX620 MX-211IT:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:Socket 988
    • CX620 MX-211IT:BGA 1288
  • Processor codename
    • ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:Sandy Bridge
    • CX620 MX-211IT:Arrandale

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Comparison of ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280, CX620 MX-211IT
158 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Product typeKnown for oneHybrid (2-in-1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneConvertible (Swivel)Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi3-330M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.13 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1C2
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2516
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
SSD capacityKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneHD Graphics 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHDA
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown 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
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222947663
Processor codeDiffersSR048SLBNF
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8.8 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 oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers305 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers228.7 mm247 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.13 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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