Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs MSI F Series FX610-P3243 AMD Athlon II P340

62specifications compared
20differ
42identical
82known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
- F Series FX610-P3243 AMD Athlon II P340:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
- F Series FX610-P3243 AMD Athlon II P340:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- F Series FX610-P3243 AMD Athlon II P340:AMD Athlon II
Processor model
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- F Series FX610-P3243 AMD Athlon II P340:P340
Processor frequency
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
- F Series FX610-P3243 AMD Athlon II P340:2.2 GHz
Total storage capacity
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:500 GB
- F Series FX610-P3243 AMD Athlon II P340:320 GB
Optical drive type
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:DVD Super Multi DL
- F Series FX610-P3243 AMD Athlon II P340:DVD-RW
Discrete graphics card model
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
- F Series FX610-P3243 AMD Athlon II P340:AMD Radeon HD 5470

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Comparison of CX720-058XHU, FX610-P3243
144 specifications	A MSI Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model CX720-058XHU View product	B MSI F Series FX610-P3243 AMD Athlon II P340 Model FX610-P3243 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	AMD Athlon II
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	P340
Processor coresKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one	3 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Arrandale	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	K0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	90 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M	AMD Radeon HD 5470
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	AMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.024 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	AMD RS880M
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	49020	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBUK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	414 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	249.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.37 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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