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Lenovo IdeaPad U330p-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs MSI Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 70identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • IdeaPad U330p-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Silver
    • Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad U330p-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad U330p-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • IdeaPad U330p-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad U330p-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad U330p-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • IdeaPad U330p-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • IdeaPad U330p-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:22 nm
    • Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:32 nm

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Comparison of U330p-IFI, CX640MX-232UK
165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui3-2310M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 410M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x116
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Home Theater V4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology 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 TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)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® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545952220
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.53 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers322 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers224 mm260 mm
Height (rear)Differs1.8 cm3.4 cm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.71 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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