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MSI Classic CR640-220ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs MSI Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 64identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CR640-220ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:40.6 cm (16")
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR640-220ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR640-220ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR640-220ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CR640-220ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
    • Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Classic CR640-220ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
    • Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Classic CR640-220ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR640-220ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of CR640-220ZA, GT660ST-011ZA
160 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarksfield
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2312
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 285M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
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 ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® PM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers99103
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Ultimate
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222443122
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBLY
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm395.6 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm267.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2.71 cm4.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm5.52 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
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
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9

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