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MSI Classic CX640-040XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 100identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CX640-040XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CX640-040XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Classic CX640-040XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CX640-040XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CX640-040XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CX640-040XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Classic CX640-040XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Classic CX640-040XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
    • Gaming GT780DX-440PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24

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Comparison of CX640-040XPL, GT780DX-440PL
157 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
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
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2124
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 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
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one99Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222053450
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
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

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