Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs MSI GT70 0NC-218NE

135specifications compared
37differ
98identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Brown
- GT70 0NC-218NE:Black
Display diagonal
- Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- GT70 0NC-218NE:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- GT70 0NC-218NE:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:HD
- GT70 0NC-218NE:Full HD
Processor family
- Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- GT70 0NC-218NE:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GT70 0NC-218NE:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
- GT70 0NC-218NE:i7-3610QM
Processor cores
- Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2
- GT70 0NC-218NE:4

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Comparison of CR41-i587, GT70 0NC-218NE
169 specifications	A MSI Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop Model CR41-i587 View product	B MSI GT70 0NC-218NE View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Brown	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3230M	i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket G2
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	26	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	L1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	4 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	750 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	750 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS	THX TruStudio PRO
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit LAN, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	87	103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Symantec Norton Internet Security (60 days), Symantec Norton Online Backup (30 days), MAGIX Music Maker 16 (30 days), MAGIX Photo Manager 9 (30 days), MAGIX Video easy SE (30 days), WinRAR (40 days)
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MSI S-Bar, MSI BurnRecovery, MSI EasyFace, MSI EasyViewer, MSI Cinema Pro, MSI i-Charger, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials, Corel WinDVD10 BD (BD SKU), Adobe Reader 9 (Limited Language), Adobe Flash Player 10, Nuance PDF Reader
Processor special features2 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 lithography	22 nm	22 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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72056	64899
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0WX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	349.7 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	234.8 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	32 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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