Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M vs MSI Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

130specifications compared
33differ
97identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M (2.4 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The MSI Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M has 2.3 GT/s more system bus rate than the MSI Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M (4.8 GT/s vs 2.5 GT/s). The MSI Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M has 2 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the MSI Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M (18 vs 16). Only the MSI Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M has internal modem. Product colour: Black on the MSI Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M, Black, Red on the MSI Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M.

Product colour
- Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Black
- Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black, Red
Display diagonal
- Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:1600 x 900 pixels
- Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:16:9
- Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:16:10
Processor family
- Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
- Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
Processor frequency
- Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz
- Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of CR720-034BE, GX740-237BE
142 specifications	A MSI Classic CR720-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M Model CR720-034BE View product	B MSI Megabook GX740-237BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Model GX740-237BE View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-330M	i5-450M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.66 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA	AMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A 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) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	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 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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	47663	49022
Processor codeDiffers	SLBNF	SLBTZ
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.2 kg
WidthDiffers	414 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	267.5 mm	278 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.37 cm	3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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