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MSI Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M vs MSI S Series S30-053TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 100identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Black
    • S Series S30-053TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U:White
  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • S Series S30-053TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • S Series S30-053TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:HD+
    • S Series S30-053TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U:HD
  • Processor model
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:i3-3120M
    • S Series S30-053TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U:i3-3227U
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:2.5 GHz
    • S Series S30-053TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U:1.9 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:35 W
    • S Series S30-053TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U:17 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:25
    • S Series S30-053TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U:19

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Comparison of CX70-226TW, S30-053TW
150 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi3-3120Mi3-3227U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2519
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
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
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, SxS-1, xDMMC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC
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
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSTHX
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146572057
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0XF
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.4 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers269.3 mm227 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm22.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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