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MSI Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 104identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black, Silver
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of CX640-038PL, GT780DX-285XPL
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2324
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers99102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222453450
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04W
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.71 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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