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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M vs MSI F Series FX420-002US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 77identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • i5-450M
    • i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 2.1 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4.8 GT/s
    • 5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Socket 988
    • BGA 1023

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MSI

Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

Model 053US

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MSI

F Series FX420-002US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

Model FX420-002US

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-450Mi3-2310M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4.8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1821
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one6 GB
Storage1 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870AMD Radeon HD 6470M
Graphics card familyDiffersATIAMD
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
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 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio Pro
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit ethernet
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902252220
Processor codeDiffersSLBTZSR04S
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.49 kg2.18 kg
Width (imperial)Differs26 cm (10.2")35 cm (13.8")
Depth (imperial)Differs38 cm (15")23.4 cm (9.22")
Height (imperial)Known for one4.5 cm (1.77")
WidthKnown for one350.3 mm
DepthKnown for one234.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.97 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.94 cm
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one2.97 cm (1.17")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.94 cm (1.55")
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V AC, 50/60Hz
3DKnown for oneYes
Power supply typeKnown for one19V
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP

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