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MSI Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200 vs MSI F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

124specifications compared
48differ
76identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:39.6 cm (15.6")
- F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:1366 x 768 pixels
- F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:Intel® Pentium®
- F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:P6200
- F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
Processor threads
- Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:2
- F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
Processor frequency
- Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:2.13 GHz
- F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
System bus rate
- Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:2.5 GT/s
- F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:PGA988
- F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023

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Comparison of CX620-457FR, FX720-001US
147 specifications	A MSI Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200 Model CX620-457FR View product	B MSI F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model FX720-001US View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	P6200	i5-2410M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium P6000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	1	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	640 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
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HDA	THX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50176	52224
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 mm	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.48 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	374 mm	418 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	269.3 mm
HeightDiffers	35 mm	39 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26.9 cm (10.6")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41.8 cm (16.5")
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.91 cm (1.54")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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