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Lenovo X1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M vs MSI F Series FX720-002NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 90identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • X1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • F Series FX720-002NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • F Series FX720-002NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • X1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
    • F Series FX720-002NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
    • F Series FX720-002NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
    • F Series FX720-002NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • X1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
    • F Series FX720-002NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
  • PCI Express configurations
    • X1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • F Series FX720-002NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • X1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:25
    • F Series FX720-002NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23

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167 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessKnown for one350 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB750 GB
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 source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
SSD capacityKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Home TheaterTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222952224
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR048Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for one5.2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.69 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers337 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers231 mm269.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.65 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.13 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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