Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 vs MSI Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

90specifications compared
49differ
41identical
75known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad X220:31.8 cm (12.5")
- Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad X220:1366 x 768 pixels
- Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- ThinkPad X220:Intel® Core™ i5
- Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- ThinkPad X220:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ThinkPad X220:i5-2520M
- Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
Processor cores
- ThinkPad X220:2
- Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
Processor threads
- ThinkPad X220:4
- Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkPad X220:3.2 GHz
- Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz

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Comparison of ThinkPad X220, GX660-651NL
165 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad X220 View product	B MSI Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model GX660-651NL View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Product typeKnown for one	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one	Convertible (Swivel)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2520M	i7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	13
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityDiffers	160 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
SSD capacityKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1300 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for one	Mute Button, Speakers (integrated)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	WWAN; LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® PM55 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	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 Technology	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52229	49024
Processor codeDiffers	SR048	SLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.76 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	305 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	228.7 mm	265 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.6 cm
HeightKnown for one	31.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Security featuresKnown for one	Hard disk drive password, Norton Internet Security, Power on password, Security Slot Fingerprint Reader	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	6 Cell Lithium-Ion	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for one	1-Button system recovery, Automatic software and driver updates, Help, Lenovo Care, Password management, Simple network connectivity	Unknown — not stated by the source

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