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ASUS 1011CX-WHI048S netbook Intel Atom® N2600 vs MSI Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 42identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 1011CX-WHI048S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:White
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 1011CX-WHI048S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:25.6 cm (10.1")
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1011CX-WHI048S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:1024 x 600 pixels
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 1011CX-WHI048S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:5:3
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:16:9
  • Processor family
    • 1011CX-WHI048S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:Intel Atom®
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 1011CX-WHI048S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:N2600
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • 1011CX-WHI048S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:1.6 GHz
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 1011CX-WHI048S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:2.5 GT/s
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s

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Comparison of 1011CX-WHI048S, CX640DX-847LU
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Silver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneNetbookUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers25.6 cm (10.1")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 600 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:316:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN2600i5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 559Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Atom N2600 SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersCedarviewSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersB3J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs3.5 W35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel NM10Intel® HM65 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 StarterWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5891653450
Processor codeDiffersSR0W2SR04W
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE2, SSE3, SSSE3AVX
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 kg
WidthDiffers262 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers178 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2.36 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.64 cm3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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