Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CX640-015IT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Gaming GE620DX-294IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

128specifications compared
22differ
106identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- Classic CX640-015IT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Gaming GE620DX-294IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- Classic CX640-015IT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Gaming GE620DX-294IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Classic CX640-015IT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Gaming GE620DX-294IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Classic CX640-015IT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
- Gaming GE620DX-294IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
Processor frequency
- Classic CX640-015IT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
- Gaming GE620DX-294IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
PCI Express configurations
- Classic CX640-015IT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- Gaming GE620DX-294IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Classic CX640-015IT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
- Gaming GE620DX-294IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23
Discrete graphics card model
- Classic CX640-015IT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
- Gaming GE620DX-294IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M

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Comparison of CX640-015IT, GE620DX-294IT
149 specifications	A MSI Classic CX640-015IT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model CX640-015IT View product	B MSI Gaming GE620DX-294IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model GE620DX-294IT View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i5-2410M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Graphics card family	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards	1	1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	THX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	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
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
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 slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	99	103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	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 version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	52224
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.71 cm	3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.4 cm	3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source

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