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MSI Megabook CX705MX-039NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 vs MSI Megabook GX740-408ES laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 56identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Megabook CX705MX-039NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:Black
    • Megabook GX740-408ES laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Megabook CX705MX-039NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Megabook GX740-408ES laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • Megabook CX705MX-039NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Megabook GX740-408ES laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Megabook CX705MX-039NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:16:9
    • Megabook GX740-408ES laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:16:10
  • Processor family
    • Megabook CX705MX-039NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Megabook GX740-408ES laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Megabook CX705MX-039NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:T6600
    • Megabook GX740-408ES laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor threads
    • Megabook CX705MX-039NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:2
    • Megabook GX740-408ES laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook CX705MX-039NE laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:2.2 GHz
    • Megabook GX740-408ES laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz

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153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT6600i5-460M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersR0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1119
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 545vAMD Radeon HD 5850
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3725550179
Processor codeDiffersSLGF5SLC22
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers414 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm278 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.37 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source

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