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MSI Megabook A6200-039US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M vs MSI A6403-i303 B

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 73identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Megabook A6200-039US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • A6403-i303 B:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Megabook A6200-039US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • A6403-i303 B:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Megabook A6200-039US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
    • A6403-i303 B:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook A6200-039US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz
    • A6403-i303 B:2.1 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Megabook A6200-039US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.5 GT/s
    • A6403-i303 B:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Megabook A6200-039US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:BGA 1288
    • A6403-i303 B:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • Megabook A6200-039US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Arrandale
    • A6403-i303 B:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • Megabook A6200-039US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:C2
    • A6403-i303 B:J1

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Comparison of A6200-039US, A6403-i303 B
157 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-430Mi3-2310M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.53 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersC2J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1721
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioSRS SS
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOffice 2010 Starter
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353752220
Processor codeDiffersSLBPMSR04S
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg2.6 kg
WidthKnown for one247.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthDiffers374.1 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.78 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Differs3 cm3.4 cm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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