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MSI Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs MSI X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 87identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988

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Comparison of CX720-227IT, X460DX
155 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1924
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® 310MUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard number of keysDiffers10387
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017853450
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5900 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers414 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm239.4 mm
HeightDiffers37.2 mm22.3 mm

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