Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI X-Slim Series CX640DX-467FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI F Series FR720-012 Intel® Pentium® B950

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 79identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • X-Slim Series CX640DX-467FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • F Series FR720-012 Intel® Pentium® B950:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X-Slim Series CX640DX-467FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • F Series FR720-012 Intel® Pentium® B950:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • X-Slim Series CX640DX-467FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • F Series FR720-012 Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • X-Slim Series CX640DX-467FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • F Series FR720-012 Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
  • Processor threads
    • X-Slim Series CX640DX-467FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
    • F Series FR720-012 Intel® Pentium® B950:2
  • Processor frequency
    • X-Slim Series CX640DX-467FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • F Series FR720-012 Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X-Slim Series CX640DX-467FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
    • F Series FR720-012 Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • X-Slim Series CX640DX-467FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
    • F Series FR720-012 Intel® Pentium® B950:L3

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Comparison of CX640DX-467FR, FR720-012
149 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430MB950
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2421
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PCTNX
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysDiffers86103
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNumeric
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345055627
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.x
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm269.3 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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