Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook CX500-412NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 vs MSI Megabook CX620-003NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M

103specifications compared
36differ
67identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Megabook CX500-412NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- Megabook CX620-003NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Megabook CX500-412NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:T6600
- Megabook CX620-003NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
Processor threads
- Megabook CX500-412NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:2
- Megabook CX620-003NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:4
Processor frequency
- Megabook CX500-412NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:2.2 GHz
- Megabook CX620-003NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz
Processor cache
- Megabook CX500-412NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:2 MB
- Megabook CX620-003NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Megabook CX500-412NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:L2
- Megabook CX620-003NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Megabook CX500-412NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:Socket 478
- Megabook CX620-003NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:BGA 1288
Processor lithography
- Megabook CX500-412NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:45 nm
- Megabook CX620-003NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:32 nm

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Comparison of CX500-412NE, CX620-003NE
123 specifications	A MSI Megabook CX500-412NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 Model CX500-412NE View product	B MSI Megabook CX620-003NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M Model CX620-003NE View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	T6600	i3-330M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.13 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	16
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 4330	AMD Radeon HD 5470
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wireless technology	802.11b/g/n	802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Pre-installed software	Adobe Reader 9.1/Burn Recovery/Win Rar/Windows Live v3.0	Adobe Reader 9.1/Burn Recovery/Win Rar/Windows Live v3.0
Trial software	Office 2007 Norton	Office 2007 Norton
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37255	47663
Processor codeDiffers	SLGF5	SLBNF
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.48 kg	2.48 kg
Width	374 mm	374 mm
Depth	247 mm	247 mm
Height (front)	1.8 cm	1.8 cm
Height (rear)	3 cm	3 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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