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MSI Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M vs MSI Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 105identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Black
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:16:9
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:16:10
  • Processor model
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.53 GHz
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.66 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.5 GT/s
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4.8 GT/s

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Comparison of CX620, GX640
128 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
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
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-430Mi5-450M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC2K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1718
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470AMD Radeon HD 5850
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)766 MHz766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memory1.024 GB1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothYesYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000BASE-T(X)10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keys103103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353749022
Processor codeDiffersSLBPMSLBTZ
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs374 x 247.5 x 35 mm360 x 260 x 33 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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