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Product comparison · 2 laptops

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

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

Key differences

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

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165 specifications
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Lenovo

ThinkPad X220View product
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MSI

Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

Model GX660-651NL

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Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneHybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorKnown for oneConvertible (Swivel)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
TouchscreenKnown for oneYes
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarksfield
SteppingDiffersJ1B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2513
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityDiffers160 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
SSD capacityKnown for one160 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Maximum resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixels
Graphics cardKnown for oneHD Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Audio includedKnown for oneMute Button, Speakers (integrated)
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYes
Mobile network generationKnown for one3G
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWWAN; LAN
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM55 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222949024
Processor codeDiffersSR048SLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one9
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.76 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers305 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers228.7 mm265 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one4.6 cm
HeightKnown for one31.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Security featuresKnown for oneHard disk drive password, Norton Internet Security, Power on password, Security Slot Fingerprint Reader
Battery typeKnown for one6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Modem typeKnown for oneNo
Manageability featuresKnown for one1-Button system recovery, Automatic software and driver updates, Help, Lenovo Care, Password management, Simple network connectivity

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