Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs MSI Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

134specifications compared
10differ
124identical
2known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1680 x 1050 pixels
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
Processor boost frequency
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
Processor frequency
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
PCI Express slots version
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.0
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:12
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:13
Internal memory
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4 GB
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2 x 2 GB
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB

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Comparison of GX740-099FR, GX740-291FR
136 specifications	A MSI Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model GX740-099FR View product	B MSI Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model GX740-291FR View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, Red	Black, Red
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	43.2 cm (17")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i7-740QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.73 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Clarksfield	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	B1	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	2
Number of Processing Die Transistors	774 M	774 M
Processing Die size	296 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	13
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)	0	0
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Radeon HD 5870	AMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
Audioidentical
Audio system	SRS Premium Sound	SRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakers	4	4
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	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) ports	1	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
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features2 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
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
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	49024
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBQG
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
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 & dimensionsidentical
Weight	3.2 kg	3.2 kg
Width	395 mm	395 mm
Depth	278 mm	278 mm
Height (front)	3.3 cm	3.3 cm
Height (rear)	3.95 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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