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MSI Megabook CX500DX Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop vs MSI Megabook GX640-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 43identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Megabook CX500DX Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:Black
    • Megabook GX640-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Megabook CX500DX Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Megabook GX640-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Megabook CX500DX Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GX640-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Megabook CX500DX Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:16:9
    • Megabook GX640-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:16:10
  • Processor family
    • Megabook CX500DX Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
    • Megabook GX640-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Megabook CX500DX Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:T4500
    • Megabook GX640-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
  • Processor threads
    • Megabook CX500DX Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:2
    • Megabook GX640-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook CX500DX Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • Megabook GX640-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz

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148 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT4500i5-430M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
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 sourceC2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 545vAMD Radeon HD 5850
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard number of keys103103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
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 sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4292543537
Processor codeDiffersSLGZCSLBPM
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 260 x 36 mm
WidthKnown for one374 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one247 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one1.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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