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MSI Classic CR720-415ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M vs MSI Gaming GE700-042ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 102identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Classic CR720-415ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GE700-042ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR720-415ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GE700-042ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR720-415ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:i3-390M
    • Gaming GE700-042ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR720-415ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:2.66 GHz
    • Gaming GE700-042ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Classic CR720-415ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:2.5 GT/s
    • Gaming GE700-042ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4.8 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Classic CR720-415ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:BGA 1288
    • Gaming GE700-042ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Socket 988
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Classic CR720-415ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:20
    • Gaming GE700-042ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:18
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Classic CR720-415ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:4 GB
    • Gaming GE700-042ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:8 GB

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Comparison of CR720-415ZA, GE700-042ZA
161 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Silver
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-390Mi5-450M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2018
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelATI
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz766 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295549022
Processor codeDiffersSLC24SLBTZ
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.2 kg
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.37 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
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/DC
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source

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