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MSI Classic CR640-487XCS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs MSI F Series FR6003D-268ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 84identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CR640-487XCS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Black, Silver
    • F Series FR6003D-268ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Black
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR640-487XCS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • F Series FR6003D-268ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR640-487XCS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • F Series FR6003D-268ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR640-487XCS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • F Series FR6003D-268ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR640-487XCS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
    • F Series FR6003D-268ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Classic CR640-487XCS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:5 GT/s
    • F Series FR6003D-268ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • Classic CR640-487XCS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
    • F Series FR6003D-268ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Classic CR640-487XCS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
    • F Series FR6003D-268ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288

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Comparison of CR640-487XCS, FR6003D-268ZA
150 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi5-480M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2220
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
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
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
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysDiffers99103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7
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 IDDiffers5343452952
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm249 mm
Height (front)Differs2.7 cm3.25 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm3.76 cm
Other featuresidentical
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
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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