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MSI F Series FX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs MSI Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 73identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • F Series FX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • F Series FX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • F Series FX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • F Series FX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • F Series FX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • F Series FX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • F Series FX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288
  • Processor codename
    • F Series FX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Sandy Bridge
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Arrandale

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Comparison of FX720, GX660
138 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
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
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2320
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
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
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452952
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers269.3 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm55 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source

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