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MSI Megabook CX640-019FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 71identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Megabook CX640-019FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Megabook CX640-019FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Megabook CX640-019FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Megabook CX640-019FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
  • Processor cores
    • Megabook CX640-019FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Megabook CX640-019FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:4
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook CX640-019FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Megabook CX640-019FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.5 GT/s

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Comparison of CX640-019FR, GX660-651NL
148 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarksfield
SteppingDiffersJ1B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2113
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm²
Memory2 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Storage3 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSHDA
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222049024
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs2.7 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm4.6 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM55 Express

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