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MSI Classic CR640-235UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 74identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR640-235UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR640-235UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR640-235UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR640-235UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR640-235UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Classic CR640-235UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Classic CR640-235UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288
  • Processor codename
    • Classic CR640-235UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Sandy Bridge
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Arrandale

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Comparison of CR640-235UK, GX660
153 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi5-480M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2120
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory2 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSRSUnknown — 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
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces3 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers12
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® PM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 IDDiffers5222052952
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm269 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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