Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook GX640-i7247LW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs MSI Megabook GX740-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

126specifications compared
40differ
86identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Megabook GX640-i7247LW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.1 cm (15.4")
- Megabook GX740-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:43.2 cm (17")
Processor family
- Megabook GX640-i7247LW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Megabook GX740-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Megabook GX640-i7247LW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Megabook GX740-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Megabook GX640-i7247LW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
- Megabook GX740-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
Processor cores
- Megabook GX640-i7247LW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
- Megabook GX740-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2
Processor threads
- Megabook GX640-i7247LW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
- Megabook GX740-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4
Processor boost frequency
- Megabook GX640-i7247LW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz
- Megabook GX740-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.53 GHz
Processor frequency
- Megabook GX640-i7247LW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
- Megabook GX740-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz

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Comparison of GX640-i7247LW7P, GX740-i5447LW7P
136 specifications	A MSI Megabook GX640-i7247LW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model GX640-i7247LW7P View product	B MSI Megabook GX740-i5447LW7P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Model GX740-i5447LW7P View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, Red	Black, Red
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution	1680 x 1050 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i5-430M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Radeon HD 5850	AMD Radeon HD 5850
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memory	1.024 GB	1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	802.11b/g/n	802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
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	Yes	Yes
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 chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keys	103	103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Processor special features13 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 lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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)Differs	Yes	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	43537
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	9	9
Battery capacity	7200 mAh	7200 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	150 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	3.2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 260 x 36 mm	395 x 278 x 39.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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