Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR500-241NL laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100 vs MSI Megabook CX620-026 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M

105specifications compared
37differ
68identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Classic CR500-241NL laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:Intel® Celeron®
- Megabook CX620-026 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Classic CR500-241NL laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:T3100
- Megabook CX620-026 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
Processor threads
- Classic CR500-241NL laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:2
- Megabook CX620-026 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:4
Processor frequency
- Classic CR500-241NL laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:1.9 GHz
- Megabook CX620-026 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz
Processor cache
- Classic CR500-241NL laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:1 MB
- Megabook CX620-026 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Classic CR500-241NL laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:L2
- Megabook CX620-026 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Classic CR500-241NL laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:Socket 479
- Megabook CX620-026 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:BGA 1288
Processor lithography
- Classic CR500-241NL laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:45 nm
- Megabook CX620-026 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:32 nm

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Comparison of CR500-241NL, CX620-026
131 specifications	A MSI Classic CR500-241NL laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100 Model CR500-241NL View product	B MSI Megabook CX620-026 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M Model CX620-026 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	T3100	i3-330M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	2.13 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor T3000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G	AMD Radeon HD 5470
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology	802.11 b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	NVIDIA MCP79MVL	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37258	47663
Processor codeDiffers	SLGVS	SLBNF
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.48 kg	2.48 kg
Width	374 mm	374 mm
Depth	247 mm	247 mm
Height (front)	1.8 cm	1.8 cm
Height (rear)	3 cm	3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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