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MSI Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs MSI Wind U160DX Intel Atom® N570 Netbook

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  • 93specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 50identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Laptop
    • Wind U160DX Intel Atom® N570 Netbook:Netbook
  • Product colour
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Grey
    • Wind U160DX Intel Atom® N570 Netbook:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Wind U160DX Intel Atom® N570 Netbook:25.4 cm (10")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Wind U160DX Intel Atom® N570 Netbook:1024 x 600 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:16:9
    • Wind U160DX Intel Atom® N570 Netbook:5:3
  • Processor family
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Wind U160DX Intel Atom® N570 Netbook:Intel Atom®
  • Processor model
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • Wind U160DX Intel Atom® N570 Netbook:N570
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Wind U160DX Intel Atom® N570 Netbook:1.66 GHz

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Comparison of CX61-i573M281, U160DX
173 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopNetbook
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")25.4 cm (10")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1024 x 600 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:95:3
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230MN570
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgePineview
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W8.5 W
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB1 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® GMA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® GMA 3150
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGMA 3150
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSHDA
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel NM10
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Starter
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205655637
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0WXUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers95 W40 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm265 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm165 mm
HeightKnown for one38 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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