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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR650-224XCS laptop AMD E E-240 vs MSI Gaming GX740-429ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 36identical
  • 89known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.2 cm (17")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD E
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • E-240
    • i7-740QM
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.5 GHz
    • 1.73 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • 2 GB
    • 6 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • DDR2-SDRAM
    • DDR3-SDRAM

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148 specifications
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MSI

Classic CR650-224XCS laptop AMD E E-240

Model CR650-224XCS

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MSI

Gaming GX740-429ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

Model GX740-429ZA

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, Metal
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD EIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersE-240i7-740QM
Processor coresKnown for one4
Processor threadsKnown for one8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for one6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for one45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneClarksfield
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneB1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one45 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one13
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyATIATI
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSRS
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGiabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
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
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1
TV-outNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A50MIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one49024
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBQG
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNo
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm278 mm
Height (front)Differs3.2 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Internal modemKnown for oneYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6

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