Product comparison · 2 laptops

LG U series 15U340-LT1FK laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520 vs MSI Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop

121specifications compared
58differ
63identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- U series 15U340-LT1FK laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:White
- Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Black, Silver
Display resolution
- U series 15U340-LT1FK laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- U series 15U340-LT1FK laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:Full HD
- Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:HD
Processor family
- U series 15U340-LT1FK laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:Intel® Pentium®
- Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- U series 15U340-LT1FK laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:N3520
- Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
Processor cores
- U series 15U340-LT1FK laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:4
- Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2
Processor frequency
- U series 15U340-LT1FK laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:2.17 GHz
- Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
Processor cache
- U series 15U340-LT1FK laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:2 MB
- Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of 15U340-LT1FK, CX640MX-232UK
160 specifications	A LG U series 15U340-LT1FK laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520 Model 15U340-LT1FK View product	B MSI Classic CX640MX-232UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop Model CX640MX-232UK View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	N3520	i3-2310M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.42 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.17 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Sandy Bridge
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B3	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	7.5 W	35 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 410M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	313 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	854 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	854 MHz	1100 MHz
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	1.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	433 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keys	99	99
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office 2013	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
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	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	79049	52220
Processor codeDiffers	SR1SE	SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.69 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	373.8 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	260 mm
HeightKnown for one	19.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.71 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM65 Express
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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