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MSI Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Megabook CX623-289XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 73identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Brown
    • Megabook CX623-289XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:Black
  • Processor family
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Megabook CX623-289XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Megabook CX623-289XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Megabook CX623-289XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:i3-390M
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Megabook CX623-289XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Megabook CX623-289XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • Megabook CX623-289XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:2.66 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
    • Megabook CX623-289XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:2.5 GT/s

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Comparison of 0016G5-SKU10, CX623-289XHU
153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi3-390M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersD2K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Memory slots (available)Differs20
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11a/b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalFreeDOS
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221952955
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSLC24
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm247 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express

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