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Alienware M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs ASUS 1011PX-MU17-BK netbook Intel Atom® N455

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 37identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 1011PX-MU17-BK netbook Intel Atom® N455:25.6 cm (10.1")
  • Processor family
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 1011PX-MU17-BK netbook Intel Atom® N455:Intel Atom®
  • Processor model
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
    • 1011PX-MU17-BK netbook Intel Atom® N455:N455
  • Processor cores
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
    • 1011PX-MU17-BK netbook Intel Atom® N455:1
  • Processor threads
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
    • 1011PX-MU17-BK netbook Intel Atom® N455:2
  • Processor frequency
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
    • 1011PX-MU17-BK netbook Intel Atom® N455:1.66 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:6 MB
    • 1011PX-MU17-BK netbook Intel Atom® N455:0.512 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Smart Cache
    • 1011PX-MU17-BK netbook Intel Atom® N455:L2

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Comparison of M15x-216CSB, 1011PX-MU17-BK
135 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetbook
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 x 600 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5:3
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMN455
Processor coresDiffers41
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 559
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Atom N400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldPineview
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersB1A0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W6.5 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M123 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²66 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1210
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB250 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 MHz
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Starter
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312249491
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLBX9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for one4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers377.9 mm262 mm
DepthDiffers317.5 mm178 mm
HeightKnown for one48.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.36 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.64 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad

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