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MSI Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M vs MSI F Series FX720-037ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 76identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • F Series FX720-037ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • F Series FX720-037ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • F Series FX720-037ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • F Series FX720-037ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
    • F Series FX720-037ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz
    • F Series FX720-037ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.5 GT/s
    • F Series FX720-037ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Classic CR620-227ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:BGA 1288
    • F Series FX720-037ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023

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Comparison of CR620-227ZA, FX720-037ZA
164 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-330Mi5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersC2J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1623
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4766352224
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBNFUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers374 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm269.3 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm39 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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