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MSI Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M vs MSI F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 79identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.66 GHz
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4.8 GT/s
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Socket 988
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023

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Comparison of 053US, FX420-001US
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-450Mi5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4.8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1823
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one6 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870AMD Radeon HD 6470M
Graphics card familyDiffersATIAMD
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit ethernet
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902252224
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.49 kg2.18 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350.3 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source234.2 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.97 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.94 cm
Width (imperial)Differs26 cm (10.2")35 cm (13.8")
Depth (imperial)Differs38 cm (15")23.4 cm (9.22")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.97 cm (1.17")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.94 cm (1.55")
Height (imperial)Known for one4.5 cm (1.77")Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19V
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V AC, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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