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MSI Megabook GT640-070NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs MSI Megabook GT740-046NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 109identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Megabook GT640-070NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Megabook GT740-046NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:43.2 cm (17")
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • Megabook GT640-070NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2
    • Megabook GT740-046NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
  • Modem (RJ-11) ports
    • Megabook GT640-070NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:0
    • Megabook GT740-046NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1
  • Number of battery cells
    • Megabook GT640-070NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:6
    • Megabook GT740-046NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:9
  • Weight
    • Megabook GT640-070NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.7 kg
    • Megabook GT740-046NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:3.2 kg
  • Width
    • Megabook GT640-070NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:360 mm
    • Megabook GT740-046NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:395 mm
  • Depth
    • Megabook GT640-070NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:260 mm
    • Megabook GT740-046NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:278 mm
  • Height (rear)
    • Megabook GT640-070NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:3.6 cm
    • Megabook GT740-046NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:3.95 cm

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Comparison of GT640-070NE, GT740-046NE
125 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution1680 x 1050 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-720QMi7-720QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency2.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameClarksfieldClarksfield
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingB1B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors774 M774 M
Processing Die size296 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1212
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250M
Audio1 differ
Audio systemHDAHDA
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology802.11a/g/n802.11a/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Networking typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Pre-installed softwareDiffersWorks 8.5/Adobe Reader 9.1/Burn Recovery/Win Rar/Windows Live v3.0/Tomb RaiderWorks 8.5/Adobe Reader 9.1/Burn Recovery/Win Rar/Windows Live v3.0
Trial softwareOffice 2007 NortonOffice 2007 Norton
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK ID4312243122
Processor codeSLBLYSLBLY
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.2SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Poweridentical
AC adapter power120 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm278 mm
Height (front)3.3 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.6 cm3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, RedUnknown — not stated by the source

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