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MSI X-Slim Series X460-218US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI X-Slim Series X460DX-079FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 101identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X-Slim Series X460-218US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black, Metallic
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-079FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
  • LED backlight
    • X-Slim Series X460-218US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:No
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-079FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Yes
  • Processor family
    • X-Slim Series X460-218US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-079FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • X-Slim Series X460-218US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-079FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X-Slim Series X460-218US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-079FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • X-Slim Series X460-218US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-079FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • X-Slim Series X460-218US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-079FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X-Slim Series X460-218US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-079FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz

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Comparison of X460-218US, X460DX-079FR
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, MetallicBlack
Display1 differ
LED backlightDiffersNoYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio PROTruStudio Pro
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347053450
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5900 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.98 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers239.4 mm337 mm
DepthDiffers339 mm239.4 mm
HeightKnown for one22.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V ACUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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