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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR640-485CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs MSI Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 65identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 40.6 cm (16")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-2330M
    • i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.2 GHz
    • 1.6 GHz

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152 specifications
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MSI

Classic CR640-485CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

Model CR640-485CS

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MSI

Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

Model GT660ST-011ZA

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")40.6 cm (16")
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
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
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2212
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one1
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 285M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
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
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSHD
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® PM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneNo
Keyboard number of keysDiffers99103
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Ultimate
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7
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 IDDiffers5343443122
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm395.6 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm267.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2.7 cm4.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm5.52 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC

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