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MSI Classic CR720-277BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs MSI X-Slim Series X460-043BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 76identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CR720-277BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • X-Slim Series X460-043BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR720-277BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • X-Slim Series X460-043BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR720-277BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X-Slim Series X460-043BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR720-277BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X-Slim Series X460-043BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR720-277BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • X-Slim Series X460-043BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CR720-277BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2
    • X-Slim Series X460-043BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Classic CR720-277BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4
    • X-Slim Series X460-043BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR720-277BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460-043BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz

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Comparison of CR720-277BE, X460-043BE
147 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1920
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboard1 differ
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017852219
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one3.2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers414 mm337 mm
DepthDiffers267.5 mm239.4 mm
Height (front)Differs3.37 cm2.53 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3.16 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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