Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR650-027FR AMD Dual-Core E-350 vs MSI Classic CX640MX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 45identical
  • 104known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CR650-027FR AMD Dual-Core E-350:Black, Grey
    • Classic CX640MX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Silver
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Classic CR650-027FR AMD Dual-Core E-350:AMD
    • Classic CX640MX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR650-027FR AMD Dual-Core E-350:AMD Dual-Core
    • Classic CX640MX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR650-027FR AMD Dual-Core E-350:E-350
    • Classic CX640MX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR650-027FR AMD Dual-Core E-350:1.6 GHz
    • Classic CX640MX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Classic CR650-027FR AMD Dual-Core E-350:1 MB
    • Classic CX640MX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Classic CR650-027FR AMD Dual-Core E-350:L2
    • Classic CX640MX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Memory slots (available)
    • Classic CR650-027FR AMD Dual-Core E-350:0
    • Classic CX640MX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2

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Comparison of CR650-027FR, CX640MX
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreySilver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersE-350i3-2310M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs02
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6310MNVIDIA® GeForce® 410M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSRSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52220
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04S
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs5.4 h6 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs3.34 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.76 cm3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD A50MUnknown — not stated by the source

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