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MSI Classic CR650-429XHU laptop AMD Single-Core E-240 vs MSI Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 48identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CR650-429XHU laptop AMD Single-Core E-240:Black
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Silver
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Classic CR650-429XHU laptop AMD Single-Core E-240:AMD
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR650-429XHU laptop AMD Single-Core E-240:AMD Single-Core
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR650-429XHU laptop AMD Single-Core E-240:E-240
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CR650-429XHU laptop AMD Single-Core E-240:1
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR650-429XHU laptop AMD Single-Core E-240:1.5 GHz
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Classic CR650-429XHU laptop AMD Single-Core E-240:0.512 MB
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Classic CR650-429XHU laptop AMD Single-Core E-240:L2
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache

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Comparison of CR650-429XHU, CX640DX-847LU
148 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Single-CoreIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersE-240i5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers12
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
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 i5-2400 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 source24
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6310Intel® 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 source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSRS PC SoundUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical drive1 differ
LightScribeDiffersNoYes
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A50MIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard number of keysDiffers10399
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
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 sourceYes
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53450
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04W
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 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
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W90 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs3.2 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3.4 cm

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