Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M vs MSI X-Slim Series X620-SU7343W7P Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300

110specifications compared
48differ
62identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black, Red
- X-Slim Series X620-SU7343W7P Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Black
Display diagonal
- Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:43.2 cm (17")
- X-Slim Series X620-SU7343W7P Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1680 x 1050 pixels
- X-Slim Series X620-SU7343W7P Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:16:10
- X-Slim Series X620-SU7343W7P Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:16:9
Processor family
- Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
- X-Slim Series X620-SU7343W7P Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
- X-Slim Series X620-SU7343W7P Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:SU7300
Processor threads
- Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4
- X-Slim Series X620-SU7343W7P Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:2
Processor frequency
- Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
- X-Slim Series X620-SU7343W7P Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:1.3 GHz

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Comparison of GX740-236NL, X620-SU7343W7P
149 specifications	A MSI Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Model GX740-236NL View product	B MSI X-Slim Series X620-SU7343W7P Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Model X620-SU7343W7P View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	SU7300
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.66 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4.8 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
SteppingDiffers	K0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	10 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 5870	AMD Radeon HD 5430
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Not available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	42791
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTZ	SLGYV
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	8
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	2.41 kg
WidthKnown for one	395 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	278 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	3.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.95 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	392 x 255 x 36.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP

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