Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS 1215N-BLK041M Intel Atom® D525 Netbook vs MSI Megabook CX623-411BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

91specifications compared
46differ
45identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 1215N-BLK041M Intel Atom® D525 Netbook:30.7 cm (12.1")
- Megabook CX623-411BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- 1215N-BLK041M Intel Atom® D525 Netbook:Intel Atom®
- Megabook CX623-411BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- 1215N-BLK041M Intel Atom® D525 Netbook:D525
- Megabook CX623-411BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor frequency
- 1215N-BLK041M Intel Atom® D525 Netbook:1.8 GHz
- Megabook CX623-411BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
Processor cache
- 1215N-BLK041M Intel Atom® D525 Netbook:1 MB
- Megabook CX623-411BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- 1215N-BLK041M Intel Atom® D525 Netbook:L2
- Megabook CX623-411BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- 1215N-BLK041M Intel Atom® D525 Netbook:BGA 559
- Megabook CX623-411BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
Processor lithography
- 1215N-BLK041M Intel Atom® D525 Netbook:45 nm
- Megabook CX623-411BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:32 nm

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Comparison of 1215N-BLK041M, CX623-411BE
152 specifications	A ASUS 1215N-BLK041M Intel Atom® D525 Netbook Model 1215N-BLK041M View product	B MSI Megabook CX623-411BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model CX623-411BE View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Product typeKnown for one	Netbook	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Atom®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	D525	i3-380M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 559	PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Atom D500 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Pineview	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	13 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	176 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	87 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	B0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
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	667 MHz
Graphics cardKnown for one	ION 2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel NM10	Intel® HM55 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Trackpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesDiffers	No	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 StateDiffers	No	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 Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
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)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® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	32 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49490	50178
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x 22 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.45 kg	2.48 kg
WidthDiffers	296 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	203 mm	247 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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