Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook GX640-270CZ laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M vs MSI Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

135specifications compared
20differ
115identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Megabook GX640-270CZ laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:39.1 cm (15.4")
- Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Megabook GX640-270CZ laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1680 x 1050 pixels
- Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- Megabook GX640-270CZ laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
- Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
Processor boost frequency
- Megabook GX640-270CZ laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.66 GHz
- Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Megabook GX640-270CZ laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
- Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
System bus rate
- Megabook GX640-270CZ laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4.8 GT/s
- Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Megabook GX640-270CZ laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Socket 988
- Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:BGA 1288
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Megabook GX640-270CZ laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:18
- Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:19

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Comparison of GX640-270CZ, GX740-274NL
140 specifications	A MSI Megabook GX640-270CZ laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Model GX640-270CZ View product	B MSI Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Model GX740-274NL View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, Red	Black, Red
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	i5-460M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 5850	AMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	766 MHz	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memory	1.024 GB	1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	1	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) portsDiffers	0	1
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	1	1
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features4 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 lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
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® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	50179
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTZ	SLC22
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	9	9
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	120 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	3.2 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	278 mm
Height (front)	3.3 cm	3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.6 cm	3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Bag included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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