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MSI Megabook CX600-038BE Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 vs MSI X-Slim Series X320 Intel Atom® Z530

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 37identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Megabook CX600-038BE Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:Black
    • X-Slim Series X320 Intel Atom® Z530:White
  • Display diagonal
    • Megabook CX600-038BE Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:40.6 cm (16")
    • X-Slim Series X320 Intel Atom® Z530:33.3 cm (13.1")
  • Processor family
    • Megabook CX600-038BE Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • X-Slim Series X320 Intel Atom® Z530:Intel Atom®
  • Processor model
    • Megabook CX600-038BE Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:T6500
    • X-Slim Series X320 Intel Atom® Z530:Z530
  • Processor cores
    • Megabook CX600-038BE Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:2
    • X-Slim Series X320 Intel Atom® Z530:1
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook CX600-038BE Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:2.1 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X320 Intel Atom® Z530:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Megabook CX600-038BE Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:2 MB
    • X-Slim Series X320 Intel Atom® Z530:0.512 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Megabook CX600-038BE Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:800 MHz
    • X-Slim Series X320 Intel Atom® Z530:533 MHz

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Comparison of CX600-038BE, X320
122 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")33.3 cm (13.1")
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel Atom®
Processor modelDiffersT6500Z530
Processor coresDiffers21
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB0.512 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz533 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)PBGA441
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Atom Z500 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynSilverthorne
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersR0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W2 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.96 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M47 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²26 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs10.512
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330UMA
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Networking featuresDiffersFast Ethernet, WLAN10/100 Ethernet LAN, 802.11b/g/n WLAN
BluetoothYesYes
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputsDiffers13.5
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
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® SCH US15W
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Vista Home Windows Vista Business
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64DiffersYesNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3931135463
Processor codeDiffersSLGF4SLB6P
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 x 14 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers374 mm330 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm224 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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