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MSI Gaming GX660-653NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI X-Slim Series X370-021NE laptop AMD Dual-Core E-350

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 40identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GX660-653NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X-Slim Series X370-021NE laptop AMD Dual-Core E-350:34 cm (13.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GX660-653NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X-Slim Series X370-021NE laptop AMD Dual-Core E-350:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Gaming GX660-653NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel
    • X-Slim Series X370-021NE laptop AMD Dual-Core E-350:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GX660-653NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X-Slim Series X370-021NE laptop AMD Dual-Core E-350:AMD Dual-Core
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GX660-653NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • X-Slim Series X370-021NE laptop AMD Dual-Core E-350:E-350
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GX660-653NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X370-021NE laptop AMD Dual-Core E-350:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Gaming GX660-653NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:6 MB
    • X-Slim Series X370-021NE laptop AMD Dual-Core E-350:1 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Gaming GX660-653NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Smart Cache
    • X-Slim Series X370-021NE laptop AMD Dual-Core E-350:L2

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137 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")34 cm (13.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7AMD Dual-Core
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QME-350
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneClarksfieldUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one13Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers3x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage3 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870AMD Radeon HD 6310M
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDASRS
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM55 ExpressAMD A50M
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one1.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one49024Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBQGUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers98
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W40 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg1.4 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm330 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm225 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm2.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.6 cm3.3 cm
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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