Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

132specifications compared
41differ
91identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Silver
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black
Display diagonal
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor generation
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor frequency
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
System bus rate
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
- Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988

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Comparison of CX640-052BE, CX720-214BE
146 specifications	A MSI Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model CX640-052BE View product	B MSI Megabook CX720-214BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model CX720-214BE View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i3-380M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	PGA988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	19
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HDA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	50178
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1/4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	267 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.7 cm	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.4 cm	3.7 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express

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