Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI CR61 0M-896FR vs MSI CR61 2M -277XFR

127specifications compared
33differ
94identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- CR61 0M-896FR:Brown
- CR61 2M -277XFR:Black, Brown
Processor model
- CR61 0M-896FR:B980
- CR61 2M -277XFR:3550M
Processor frequency
- CR61 0M-896FR:2.4 GHz
- CR61 2M -277XFR:2.3 GHz
Processor cache type
- CR61 0M-896FR:L2
- CR61 2M -277XFR:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- CR61 0M-896FR:PGA988
- CR61 2M -277XFR:PGA946
Processor lithography
- CR61 0M-896FR:32 nm
- CR61 2M -277XFR:22 nm
Processor operating modes
- CR61 0M-896FR:64-bit
- CR61 2M -277XFR:32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codename
- CR61 0M-896FR:Sandy Bridge
- CR61 2M -277XFR:Haswell

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Comparison of CR61 0M-896FR, CR61 2M -277XFR
162 specifications	A MSI CR61 0M-896FR View product	B MSI CR61 2M -277XFR View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Black, Brown
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffers	B980	3550M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile	Intel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	Q0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	37 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	SD
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS PC	HD
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	69669	77404
Processor codeDiffers	SR0J1	SR1HD
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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