Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR620-827FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs MSI Classic CR640-061XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

128specifications compared
41differ
87identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- Classic CR620-827FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Classic CR640-061XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Classic CR620-827FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- Classic CR640-061XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
Processor frequency
- Classic CR620-827FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
- Classic CR640-061XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
System bus rate
- Classic CR620-827FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
- Classic CR640-061XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Classic CR620-827FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
- Classic CR640-061XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
Processor codename
- Classic CR620-827FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Arrandale
- Classic CR640-061XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Sandy Bridge
Tjunction
- Classic CR620-827FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C
- Classic CR640-061XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:100 °C
PCI Express configurations
- Classic CR620-827FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1x16
- Classic CR640-061XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of CR620-827FR, CR640-061XEU
144 specifications	A MSI Classic CR620-827FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model CR620-827FR View product	B MSI Classic CR640-061XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model CR640-061XEU View product
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i3-2310M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	21
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	J1
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1100 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HDA	SRS
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	52220
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR04S
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.48 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	374 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	260 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.8 cm	2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3 cm	3.4 cm

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