Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Megabook GX740-292FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

135specifications compared
35differ
100identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Megabook GX740-292FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Megabook GX740-292FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
- Megabook GX740-292FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
Processor cores
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
- Megabook GX740-292FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2
Processor threads
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
- Megabook GX740-292FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4
Processor boost frequency
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
- Megabook GX740-292FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
- Megabook GX740-292FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
Processor cache
- Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:6 MB
- Megabook GX740-292FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:3 MB

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Comparison of GX740-291FR, GX740-292FR
141 specifications	A MSI Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model GX740-291FR View product	B MSI Megabook GX740-292FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Model GX740-292FR View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, Red	Black, Red
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.2 cm (17")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution	1440 x 900 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor20 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	i7-740QM	i5-460M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2.53 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	K0
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 versionDiffers	2	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)	0	0
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
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 5870	AMD Radeon HD 5870
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
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 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	49024	50179
Processor codeDiffers	SLBQG	SLC22
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
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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