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MSI F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs MSI Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 99identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:HD+
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4

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Comparison of FX720-001US, GE620-021US
140 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2320
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity640 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemTHX TruStudio ProTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers44
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452219
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers269.3 mm249 mm
HeightKnown for one39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one26.9 cm (10.6")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one41.8 cm (16.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one3.91 cm (1.54")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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