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MSI Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940 vs Terra 1748

118specifications compared
18differ
100identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Terra 1748:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:1366 x 768 pixels
- Terra 1748:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:B940
- Terra 1748:B950
Processor frequency
- Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:2 GHz
- Terra 1748:2.1 GHz
PCI Express configurations
- Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- Terra 1748:1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:20
- Terra 1748:21
Internal memory
- Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:4 GB
- Terra 1748:2 GB
Optical drive type
- Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:DVD Super Multi
- Terra 1748:DVD Super Multi DL

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Comparison of R643-B94043FD, Terra 1748
150 specifications	A MSI Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940 Model R643-B94043FD View product	B TERRA Terra 1748 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	B940	B950
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L3	L3
Processor socket	PGA988	PGA988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	85 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	21
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, LAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	No	No
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
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	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	103	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features1 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 lithography	32 nm	32 nm
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	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
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® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	55626	55627
Processor package size	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.x	SSE4.x
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	247 mm	413 mm
DepthDiffers	374 mm	270 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.05 cm
HeightKnown for one	35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 - 240V
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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