Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR640-i347W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop vs MSI Megabook CX720-i5847W7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

123specifications compared
40differ
83identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Classic CR640-i347W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Megabook CX720-i5847W7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Classic CR640-i347W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Megabook CX720-i5847W7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- Classic CR640-i347W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:HD
- Megabook CX720-i5847W7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:HD+
Processor family
- Classic CR640-i347W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook CX720-i5847W7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Classic CR640-i347W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook CX720-i5847W7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Classic CR640-i347W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
- Megabook CX720-i5847W7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
Processor frequency
- Classic CR640-i347W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
- Megabook CX720-i5847W7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
System bus rate
- Classic CR640-i347W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:5 GT/s
- Megabook CX720-i5847W7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s

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Comparison of CR640-i347W7P, CX720-i5847W7P
169 specifications	A MSI Classic CR640-i347W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop Model CR640-i347W7P View product	B MSI Megabook CX720-i5847W7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Model CX720-i5847W7P View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i5-480M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.93 GHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SRS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keys	103	103
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	52952
Processor codeDiffers	SR04S	SLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	6	6
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffers	User	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	267 mm
HeightKnown for one	34 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Mbit/s
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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