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Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Tablet vs MSI GT70 0ND-259FR

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 76identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:Convertible (Swivel)
    • GT70 0ND-259FR:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:31.8 cm (12.5")
    • GT70 0ND-259FR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 0ND-259FR:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:Yes
    • GT70 0ND-259FR:No
  • HD type
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:HD
    • GT70 0ND-259FR:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 0ND-259FR:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 0ND-259FR:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:i5-3320M
    • GT70 0ND-259FR:i7-3610QM

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Comparison of ThinkPad X230 Tablet, GT70 0ND-259FR
167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneHybrid (2-in-1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Swivel)Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3320Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket G2
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2623
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1.53 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel, NVIDIA
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX True Studio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Number of hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489664899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0MYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers305 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers228.7 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers31.3 mm55 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one30.5 cm (12")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one22.9 cm (9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one3.12 cm (1.23")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM77 Express
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7800 mAh

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