Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR640-221ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI X-Slim Series X460DX-219NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

124specifications compared
27differ
97identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Classic CR640-221ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- X-Slim Series X460DX-219NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- Classic CR640-221ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
- X-Slim Series X460DX-219NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Classic CR640-221ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- X-Slim Series X460DX-219NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Classic CR640-221ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
- X-Slim Series X460DX-219NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
Processor frequency
- Classic CR640-221ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
- X-Slim Series X460DX-219NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
PCI Express configurations
- Classic CR640-221ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- X-Slim Series X460DX-219NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Classic CR640-221ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
- X-Slim Series X460DX-219NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23
Internal memory
- Classic CR640-221ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2 GB
- X-Slim Series X460DX-219NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4 GB

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Comparison of CR640-221ZA, X460DX-219NL
152 specifications	A MSI Classic CR640-221ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model CR640-221ZA View product	B MSI X-Slim Series X460DX-219NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model X460DX-219NL View product
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i5-2410M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	23
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Graphics2 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 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	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	99	103
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	52224
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	337 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	239.4 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.71 cm	2.53 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.4 cm	3.16 cm
Other featuresidentical
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5900 mAh

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