Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI F Series FX600-244CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M vs MSI Megabook GT663R-491NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

123specifications compared
53differ
70identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- F Series FX600-244CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Megabook GT663R-491NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- F Series FX600-244CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Megabook GT663R-491NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- F Series FX600-244CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Megabook GT663R-491NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- F Series FX600-244CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
- Megabook GT663R-491NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
Processor cores
- F Series FX600-244CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2
- Megabook GT663R-491NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
Processor threads
- F Series FX600-244CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4
- Megabook GT663R-491NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- F Series FX600-244CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.66 GHz
- Megabook GT663R-491NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
Processor frequency
- F Series FX600-244CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
- Megabook GT663R-491NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz

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Comparison of FX600-244CS, GT663R-491NE
139 specifications	A MSI F Series FX600-244CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Model FX600-244CS View product	B MSI Megabook GT663R-491NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model GT663R-491NE View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	i7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	13
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	12 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, 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® GT 325M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
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	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.024 GB	1.5 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio system	HDA	HDA
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA ports quantity	1	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	No	Yes
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	Intel® PM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Ultimate
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	49024
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTZ	SLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	150 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	249 mm	269 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.23 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.76 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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