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MSI Classic CR610-218ES laptop AMD Athlon M300 vs MSI Megabook GX660-251BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 36identical
  • 86known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR610-218ES laptop AMD Athlon M300:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GX660-251BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Classic CR610-218ES laptop AMD Athlon M300:AMD
    • Megabook GX660-251BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR610-218ES laptop AMD Athlon M300:AMD Athlon
    • Megabook GX660-251BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR610-218ES laptop AMD Athlon M300:M300
    • Megabook GX660-251BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR610-218ES laptop AMD Athlon M300:2 GHz
    • Megabook GX660-251BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Classic CR610-218ES laptop AMD Athlon M300:2 MB
    • Megabook GX660-251BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Classic CR610-218ES laptop AMD Athlon M300:L2
    • Megabook GX660-251BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • Classic CR610-218ES laptop AMD Athlon M300:3 GB
    • Megabook GX660-251BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4 GB

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Comparison of CR610-218ES, GX660-251BE
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
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersM300i5-460M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1288
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
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 sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4200AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
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
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50179
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLC22
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers347 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC - DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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