Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR500-415XIT Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 vs MSI Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 38identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR500-415XIT Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR500-415XIT Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR500-415XIT Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:T4500
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CR500-415XIT Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:2
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Classic CR500-415XIT Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:2
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR500-415XIT Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Classic CR500-415XIT Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:1 MB
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • Classic CR500-415XIT Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:45 nm
    • Gaming GT680-037UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:32 nm

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Comparison of CR500-415XIT, GT680-037UK
147 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersT4500i7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynSandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one410 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one107 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB620 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio + THX
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersNVIDIA MCP79MVLIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4292552219
Processor codeDiffersSLGZCSR02Y
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers374 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs1.8 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3 cm4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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