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MSI Megabook GT628 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700 vs MSI Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 67identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Megabook GT628 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:43.2 cm (17")
  • Processor family
    • Megabook GT628 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Megabook GT628 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:P8700
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor threads
    • Megabook GT628 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:2
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook GT628 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:2.53 GHz
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Megabook GT628 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:L2
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Megabook GT628 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:Socket 479
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • Megabook GT628 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:45 nm
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:32 nm

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Comparison of GT628, GX740-238NE
143 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP8700i5-450M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.518
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 160MAMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700649022
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers358 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm278 mm
Height (front)Differs2.7 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.1 cm3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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