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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR640-059NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Gaming GX660-653NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 70identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-2310M
    • i7-740QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.1 GHz
    • 1.73 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 5 GT/s
    • 2.5 GT/s

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MSI

Classic CR640-059NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

Model CR640-059NE

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MSI

Gaming GX660-653NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

Model GX660-653NE

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Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarksfield
SteppingDiffersJ1B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2113
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Storage3 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSHDA
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222049024
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs2.7 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm4.6 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM55 Express

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