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MSI Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M vs MSI S Series S20-065TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 84identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Laptop
    • S Series S20-065TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Black
    • S Series S20-065TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Hybrid (2-in-1):White
  • Form factor
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Clamshell
    • S Series S20-065TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Track Slider)
  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • S Series S20-065TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • S Series S20-065TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:No
    • S Series S20-065TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:HD+
    • S Series S20-065TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • S Series S20-065TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of CX70-226TW, S20-065TW
160 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Track Slider)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-3120Mi7-3537U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2520
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, SxS-1, xDMMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645MNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSTHX TruStudio Pro
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146572054
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0XG
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.16 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm302.6 mm
DepthDiffers269.3 mm196.1 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm19.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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