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MSI F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs MSI F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 83identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black, Grey
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • F Series FX420-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288

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Comparison of FX420-001US, FX603-064US
151 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi5-480M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2320
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6470MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit ethernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Full-size keyboardDiffersNoYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452952
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLC26
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WeightDiffers2.18 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers350.3 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers234.2 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.97 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.94 cm3.76 cm
Width (imperial)Differs35 cm (13.8")38.3 cm (15.1")
Depth (imperial)Differs23.4 cm (9.22")25 cm (9.83")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one2.97 cm (1.17")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.94 cm (1.55")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm (1.48")
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one19VUnknown — not stated by the source

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