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MSI CR61 2M-859NL vs MSI S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 76identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • CR61 2M-859NL:Black
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:White
  • Display diagonal
    • CR61 2M-859NL:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • CR61 2M-859NL:Intel® Pentium®
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • CR61 2M-859NL:3560M
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:i5-3337U
  • Processor threads
    • CR61 2M-859NL:2
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:4
  • Processor frequency
    • CR61 2M-859NL:2.4 GHz
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • CR61 2M-859NL:2 MB
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • CR61 2M-859NL:L3
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Smart Cache

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Comparison of CR61 2M-859NL, S30-088TW
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers3560Mi5-3337U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 3000 series for MobileIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel HM76 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysDiffers102103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101372055
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.4 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm227 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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