Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs Samsung R RF710-S02NL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

128specifications compared
50differ
78identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- R RF710-S02NL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- R RF710-S02NL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- R RF710-S02NL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
- R RF710-S02NL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
Processor threads
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
- R RF710-S02NL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
Processor frequency
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
- R RF710-S02NL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB
- R RF710-S02NL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:6 MB
Processor lithography
- Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:32 nm
- R RF710-S02NL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:45 nm

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Comparison of CX720-058XHU, RF710-S02NL
148 specifications	A MSI Megabook CX720-058XHU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model CX720-058XHU View product	B Samsung R RF710-S02NL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model RF710-S02NL View product
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
SteppingDiffers	K0	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	12
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown 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
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	43122
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	414 mm	415.8 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	276.1 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.37 cm	3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	3.79 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC - DC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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