Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI F Series FX700-005XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs MSI Megabook GX660R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

125specifications compared
49differ
76identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- F Series FX700-005XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Megabook GX660R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- F Series FX700-005XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1600 x 900 pixels
- Megabook GX660R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- F Series FX700-005XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Megabook GX660R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- F Series FX700-005XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Megabook GX660R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- F Series FX700-005XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
- Megabook GX660R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- F Series FX700-005XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2
- Megabook GX660R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
Processor threads
- F Series FX700-005XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4
- Megabook GX660R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
Processor frequency
- F Series FX700-005XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
- Megabook GX660R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of FX700-005XEU, GX660R-091BE
139 specifications	A MSI F Series FX700-005XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Model FX700-005XEU View product	B MSI Megabook GX660R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model GX660R-091BE 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	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor18 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	i5-460M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequency	2.8 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	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 version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 425M	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
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	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memory	1.024 GB	1.024 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	THX TruStudio Pro	HDA
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Dynaudio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
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 slot	Yes	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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features13 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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50179	43122
Processor codeDiffers	SLC22	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
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	418 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	269.3 mm	269 mm
HeightDiffers	39 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® PM55 Express

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